As winter approaches, we must begin to think
about the all the worries it brings with it. Do we dry haul or risk
remaining in the mooring?
Often we sailors look at the long
term weather forecasts produced by the boffins with computer models and
complex charts. Last year the long term forecasts were surprisingly good
– accurately predicting the heavy snowfall that brought much of
Northern Europe to a halt. read more
Spanish tax
nightmare?
Spain has announced its intention to
re-introduce the Wealth Tax which is likely to hit the already hard-pressed
Spanish boat owners reeling from the implementation of the 13%
matriculation tax. read more
Les Voiles 2011
Over four thousand crew* are preparing to do
battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be
racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most
elegant traditional yachts on the planet. read more
Ladies day in Gib
Anyone familiar with Gibraltar will be used to
seeing the procession of the world's finest superyachts calling into the
marina at Ocean Village. But last week we were treated to a real treat when
top lovely ladies moored side by side. read more