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- In Mommark on the island of Als, four men sit for up to 72 hours on 20x20 cm poles above the harbour water, with prize money of around 2,700 euros.  
- The competition has been a fixed part of the harbour festival programme since 2013, with the focus on personal borderline experience rather than winning.  
- In 2025, for the first time, all participants make it to the end, the rules are tightened and a medical team monitors the bizarre endurance competition.

Film tip: MareTV shows the island of Als - and Denmark's craziest competition

- NDR and Radio Bremen are producing a third season of the documentary series "Die Seenotretter" with six new episodes for ARD.
- The stations Darßer Ort/Prerow, Borkum and Büsum with operational areas ranging from island harbours to the open sea will be accompanied for the first time.
- The series shows missions on the North Sea and Baltic Sea as well as the motivation, everyday life and team spirit of the sea rescuers and the work of the MRCC Bremen.

Seenotretter: Filming started for season 3

- The 17th Ancora Yacht Festival attracted 14,800 visitors, missing the target of 18,000 and continuing the negative trend.
- 170 exhibitors showed boats, three world premieres and several German premieres, the in-water format is considered unique in Germany.
- Around 100 exhibitors for accessories, over 90 specialist presentations and activities on safety and water sports rounded off the programme; next event: 28-30 May 2027.

Ancora Yacht Festival: Fewer guests, but a good atmosphere

- Ancora Yacht Festival in Neustadt: 8-10 May, around 18,000 visitors, 170 exhibitors, boats from 4 to 23 metres in the water
- World premieres: DaVinci 35 HT, Targa 46 Triple, Letech Jet Tender; several German premieres from power cat to luxury yacht
- Supporting programme with specialist lectures, rescue cruiser tours, water sports area, children's activities and harbour night on Saturday evening

Ancora Yacht Festival: Neustadt hosts Germany's largest in-water trade fair

- Delius Klasing is looking for a full-time editor (m/f/d) for water sports for print, online and moving images in Hamburg, also suitable for career starters.  
- Tasks: Researching, writing, editing, multimedia storytelling on sailing, motor boating, technology, travel, the environment and industry trends.  
- Enthusiasm for water sports, willingness to travel, social media skills, camera affinity, structure, team spirit and very good German language skills are desired.

Writing, filming, testing: your entry into water sports journalism

- Anni and Sven struggle with lines, steering and conflicting calls from their neighbours on their chaotic first outing.  
- After unsuccessful manoeuvres, lots of noise and humour, they make it out of the pit lane with the help of the jetty and Lenni's explanations.  
- Despite the mishaps, the jetty community remains sympathetic and Anni and Sven finally set off straight ahead - the start of a new boat trip.

Glossary: The first trip with the "Late Love"

- BOOTE reader photo competition: We are looking for creative on-board motifs, closing date for entries is 13 September 2026.
- Participation criteria: Photo upload with name-file name, at least 3,000 x 2,000 pixels, 180 dpi, approx. 5 MB plus complete image information.
- There are prizes totalling over 3,000 euros for the 17 best photos, including cameras, travel vouchers and equipment.

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- Anni and Sven start the season with their inherited motorboat "Späte Liebe" and seem inexperienced and overwhelmed in the harbour.  
- Eccentric neighbours on the jetty, first and foremost "Wochenändi", immediately take over the couple socially and want to make use of Sven's dentist knowledge.  
- Harbour gossip, Lenni's rust warnings and Theo's loudspeaker announcement about an "emergency dental service" make Sven doubt his new life.

Glossary: "Late love" - for the first time on the jetty

- Paper charts are used as a training tool to determine course and position independently of electronics.  
- Proponents emphasise a better overview on the large chart table, independence with GPS manipulation and the tactile experience of working with a chart and pencil.  
- Opponents see paper nautical charts as an outdated tradition in 2026, as practical navigation is carried out using GPS, plotters and multiple electronic back-ups.

Pros and cons: Has the paper chart finally had its day?

- From September 2026, an E1 Grand Prix will be held in Luanda, in addition to the African race in Nigeria.
- Luanda was chosen because of its maritime importance and investment in sustainable technologies such as hydropower.
- The E1 Series relies on all-electric "RaceBirds", mixed driver teams and prominent team owners such as Will Smith.

E1 Series: Heading for Luanda - Will Smith presents the Angola GP

- Frank Procopius disappears on 29 April 2024 while on a test voyage; his empty speedboat is found between Cuxhaven and Helgoland.
- On 9 July 2024, his body is discovered on Süderoogsand; cable ties, a destroyed lifejacket and shackles point to a homicide.
- Investigators suspect a connection to the drugs milieu and drop-off business; after the XY 2026 file number, numerous witnesses come forward with information.

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The most important people in the motorboat scene | BOOTE

Interview
Maritime history in seven Playmobil worlds

Film tip
MareTV shows the island of Als - and Denmark's craziest competition

Seenotretter
Filming started for season 3

Ancora Yacht Festival
Fewer guests, but a good atmosphere

Ancora Yacht Festival
Neustadt hosts Germany's largest in-water trade fair

Writing, filming, testing
Your entry into water sports journalism

Glossary
The first trip with the "Late Love"

BOOTE reader photo competition 2026
Take part and win great prizes!

Glossary
"Late love" - for the first time on the jetty

Pros and cons
Has the paper chart finally had its day?

E1 Series
Heading for Luanda - Will Smith presents the Angola GP

Dead in the Wadden Sea
What happened to the head of the RIB pirates?

The most important people in the motorboat scene | BOOTE

InterviewMaritime history in seven Playmobil worlds

Film tipMareTV shows the island of Als - and Denmark's craziest competition

SeenotretterFilming started for season 3

Ancora Yacht FestivalFewer guests, but a good atmosphere

Ancora Yacht FestivalNeustadt hosts Germany's largest in-water trade fair

Writing, filming, testingYour entry into water sports journalism

GlossaryThe first trip with the "Late Love"

BOOTE reader photo competition 2026Take part and win great prizes!

Glossary"Late love" - for the first time on the jetty

Pros and consHas the paper chart finally had its day?

E1 SeriesHeading for Luanda - Will Smith presents the Angola GP

Dead in the Wadden SeaWhat happened to the head of the RIB pirates?

Interview
Maritime history in seven Playmobil worlds

Film tip
MareTV shows the island of Als - and Denmark's craziest competition

Seenotretter
Filming started for season 3

Ancora Yacht Festival
Fewer guests, but a good atmosphere

Ancora Yacht Festival
Neustadt hosts Germany's largest in-water trade fair

Writing, filming, testing
Your entry into water sports journalism

Glossary
The first trip with the "Late Love"

BOOTE reader photo competition 2026
Take part and win great prizes!

Glossary
"Late love" - for the first time on the jetty

Pros and cons
Has the paper chart finally had its day?

E1 Series
Heading for Luanda - Will Smith presents the Angola GP

Dead in the Wadden Sea
What happened to the head of the RIB pirates?