Early Nautor Swans – design and construction – Lars Ström

Sail in Finland – Lars Ström, also know as Professor Ström, was the design office manager at Nautor for more than 30 years. His expertise on the Nautor Swan yachts is just amazing. In this video (captured in 2013) he looks back at design details of classic Swan yachts with tips on maintenance and what …

Mount Washington – Record Low Temperatures Expected

Mount Washington Observatory – Record lows temperatures expected. Wind chill Warning In Effect Through Noon EST Sunday. MWOBS – We continue to track an extremely cold arctic front that will impact the higher summits over this forecast period. With the passage of the front, the coldest airmass of the season will usher into the region …

Mahurangi Regatta 2023 Has Been Cancelled

2023 Regatta Cancellation Notice Saturday 28th January 2023 Martin Farrand Commodore Mahurangi Cruising Club – “Unfortunately due to the weather, the 2023 Mahurangi Regatta has been cancelled. The weather situation for Saturday from multiple sources is for winds 15-25kn gusting 30kn from the north-east with rain from Friday afternoon to Sunday. The races and events …

KAIRÓS in Croatia

Sailing-Classics – Island hopping from/to Trogir to Makarska, Hvar and Korcula to Rogoznica, Sibenik and Kornati – or both weeks at a stretch… Countless islands, secluded coves, bustling seaside towns and national parks – a paradise for sailors.