News
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Beneteau First 30 the planing cruiser
Yachting World had an article on the First 30 in the October issue. Now there’s an article on their website as well. Looks like a fun boat! I wonder what it would be like cruising with a planing yacht like the First 30. The affordable planing cruiser that’s fun and fast. – Yachting World
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The Swedish Maritime Administration to renovate and upgrade lighthouses in Sweden
News on the website of Swedish public service television company SVT has it that the Swedish Maritime Administration will be investing 1.5 billion Swedish kronor (approximately 140 million Euros) to renovate and upgrade lighthouses in Sweden, 75 lighthouses per year over a ten-year period. There are also plans to relight some extinguished lighthouses. There has…
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Charlie Dalin winner of Vendée Globe 2024
Vendée Globe is a fascinating race. The course, the sailors, the boats and the passionate crowds. I love it! The winner of the 2024 race is Charlie Dalin onboard Macif Santé Prévoyance. Not only does Charlie win, he smashed the old record when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d’Olonne! The new record…
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Launch of Fjellpulken Traverse expedition pulks
If I understand it correctly Fjellpulken have recently launched two new expedition pulks: The Traverse 145 and the Traverse 165. They both look impressive. Unfortunately information about the pulks at Fjellpulken’s homepage is only available in Norwegian. I guess information in English will be added by them later. Explore our brand new, robust, lightweight pulk…