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For many sailing enthusiasts, it is the dream of the long days away on the peaceful seas that they look forward to, out on the water and sail with just the elements and the company of trusted family and friends.
Let us help with giving you peace of mind either with either cover for your boat or a bespoke travel policies for medical emergencies if you’re long distance sailing or crewing.
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We proudly present the result of 30 years of experience in wind generators development by German engineers: the new SilentShark wind generators.
Built with the latest safety and stabilization features like our patented storm brakes, carbon-GRP rotor blades tested for hurricane forces, a double-bearing generator shaft for even smoother running and the eponymous fin for best stabilization to deliver reliable charging performance in all conditions.
Available in two power classes with 450 and 600 watts.
Global door-to-door delivery is available and a 10% discount when ordering for members of national blue water sailing associations!
Check out further details on our website www.sprecowindgenerators.com
There are a number of advantages to sailing directly from Cape Town to Europe without going via the Caribbean according to meteorologist Chris Tibbs.
In this article for Yachting World, Chris sets out a number of advantages – including saving around 3,000 miles of sailing and disadvantages – where the passage from the doldrums is predominantly upwind against the trade winds.
Related to following destinations: Azores, Brazil, Cape Town (Table Bay), Cape Verdes, South Africa
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Atlantic Crossing, Atlantic Ocean South, Circumnavigation, Circumnavigation, Indian Ocean, Routing
