Markus Moser and his Luffe 45
On my trip from Richards Bay (South Africa) to Turkey via the Suez channel, we are now on day 26, crossing the Gulf of Aden.
After 16 days of upwind sailing, equivalent to around 2400 nautical miles, since south of the Comoros Islands, this leg is a relief. The problem with upwind...
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onsdag, 17 januar 2018
International - Cruising Stories
Tips from an experienced longdistance sailor
A lot of considerations
There is a lot to take into consideration when deciding what kind of sail set-up you should have on your boat for long-distance cruising. Safety for the sailors, durability and efficiency of the sails are important factors, but maybe the most important one is...
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fredag, 05 januar 2018
International - Cruising Stories
Integrated Batten Pockets
For the exclusive cruiser
Elvstrøm Sails has introduced a brand new solution for furling sails. Integrated batten pockets that enhances the beauty of the sail and leaves you with a flawless and symmetrical sail profile - adding up to the perfect sailing experience. Only...
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fredag, 27 oktober 2017
International - Cruising Stories - Product News
Struggling with your shape?
Check out the video and learn from Pex.
Do you always get what you deserve?
Learn from Pex how to get what really matters in life - just the way you want!
What really matters in life lasts!
Wives or...
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fredag, 27 oktober 2017
International - Cruising Stories - Racing News
of a conventional main sail
How to conventionally reef a mainsail
Andreas Hanakamp from Elvstrøm Sails in Wiener Neustadt, Austria knows what he talking about. On his CV you will find two Olympic Games, Volvo Ocean Race, Fastnet, Middle Sea Race, Transat Jacques Vabre plus numerous regattas. And...
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tirsdag, 28 marts 2017
International - Cruising Stories
Try this chicken Super Sub
Makes 6
Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts
1 punnet baby tomatoes
1 packet lettuce greens
1 jar bought Harissa paste
2 long French loaves
Olive oil
Freshly chopped red chillis (optional)
Butter
Salt & pepper
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tirsdag, 14 marts 2017
Cruising Stories
Maybe you alreday met Bee?
Maybe you alreday met Bee when signing up for this newsletter?
We certainly fell in love with him – how could we not with Bee wearing that cap!. It is our pleasure to introduce Bee and his mistress, Sandra Stiel. Bee is a 4 year old Minature Austrialian Shepherd male dog. He...
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tirsdag, 10 januar 2017
Cruising Stories
Arvid and Annika, and their Great Dane, Pluto
S/V Inspirare is currently on her second cruising trip with Swedish/American couple Arvid and Annika, and their dog; a Great Dane named Pluto.
"In 2012 we set out to cruise the Pacific Coast from Seattle, WA, USA down to Mexico and back north again in our Bavaria 47. With the original...
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tirsdag, 03 januar 2017
International - Cruising Stories
Try this cheese and mushroom Omelette
10 eggs (4 per person)
200g button mushrooms (sliced thinly)
1 cup of shredded cheese
a sprinkle of chopped chives
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mandag, 14 november 2016
Cruising Stories
with EPEX GLP
The new EPEX GLP membrane for high performace cruising and clubracing has a greyish look and a soft and ruggy surface.
Check it out here on a Bavaria 46V.
73 year old Georg Noske never stops
Adding mileage to his record
Stopping by at Elvstrøm Sails in Aabenraa on April 26 2016, Georg told about his next adventure.This year he gives it another try, to sail up along the Norwegian coast and further on to Kirkenes at the Russian border. He did try in 2014, but had to...
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tirsdag, 26 april 2016
International - Cruising Stories
This story is about Dirk Mertens from Belgium.
With a background in law and economics he is today a private investor at the age of 65, lives in Antwerp on a farm, breeding Grand Prix horses. But the real essence is a story about a man who seems to be living his life to the full – loving to sail!
A new boat every two-three...
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fredag, 05 februar 2016
International - Cruising Stories
sætter Elvstrøm Sails spiler
Vi glæder os til at se Havana i 3. Sæson af Kurs mod Fjerne Kyster med spritny 178m2 spiler fra vores loft i Aabenraa.
Eventyr, drømme, frihed,...
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onsdag, 20 januar 2016
National - Cruising Stories - Denmark
Elvstrøm Sails Fyn & Trekantsområdet - Elvstrøm Sails Nord - Elvstrøm Sails Øst
Best Boat 2016
Best Boat 2016 by US Sail Magazine in the category; ”Best Small Cruiser”. A blast to sail. Congratulations to Qourning Boats. At Elvstrøm Sails we´re proud to be a supplier for the price winning Dragonfly 25. Dragonfly 25 was launched at the Boot 2015, accompanied by...
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onsdag, 25 november 2015
International - Cruising Stories - Racing News
Inspired by a book, Morten Friis and his family went sailing for a long time!
No real sailing background
Morten – a highly educated banker and family man – didn’t start sailing till 2007, where he was introduced to the local club by a colleague. His very first boat; Beetle – an X-412 - was bought in 2008. In 2013 he and his wife crossed...
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torsdag, 11 juni 2015
International - Cruising Stories