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- Martin Hager prefers the Mediterranean for his sailing holidays, with its heat, flip-flops, anchorages and turquoise waters providing a reliable summer backdrop.  
- Influenced by childhood sailing trips in Greece, Hager wants to pass on the feeling of sun, sea and the joys of swimming to his children.  
- Christian Tiedt avoids tropical heat and, in the north, appreciates the changeable weather, cool nights, magical light and refreshing morning dips in the water.

Pros and cons: Head south despite the summer heat?

- 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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- YouTuber Billy Petherick is restoring the 23-metre motor yacht ‘Nostalgia 10’, built in 1956, which had been abandoned in England for over twelve years.  
- The link to Sinatra is historically unclear; the only certainty is that Sinatra probably shared use of the boat in the mid-1960s.  
- Petherick plans to carry out a restoration that preserves the boat’s original character and patina as far as possible within about two years, and does not intend to sell the yacht afterwards.

Interview: How Frank Sinatra’s forgotten boat is to be saved

- We are looking for readers’ favourite Baltic Sea spots, from quiet bays to bustling city harbours, accompanied by a photo and a brief description.  
- Entrants can share their ‘magical places’ via a form; the closing date for entries is 1 September 2026.  
- One copy of the photo book ‘Mare Balticum’ by Nico Krauss, worth 78 euros, will be raffled off amongst all entries.

Take part and win: Send us details of your favourite spot on the Baltic Sea

- A couple of sailors (both aged 60) are switching from a sailing boat to a bespoke steel motorboat for health reasons and to explore new sailing areas.  
- The new Vedette 41 offers a high level of comfort, a high degree of self-sufficiency, numerous semi-customised solutions and is optimised for canals, bridges and longer stays on board.  
- By switching to a motorboat, they are trading sportiness and the open sea for peaceful cruising on inland waterways, greater flexibility – and a wider, year-round range of travel.

A change of course: New boat owners on their switch from sailing boats to motorboats

- Advance bookings offer planning certainty, relieve time pressure and allow for a more relaxed and flexible daily routine, despite having a fixed destination for the day.  
- Supporters value the guaranteed berths and reduced stress in busy sailing areas, and are willing to accept higher costs in exchange for safety and peace of mind.  
- Opponents criticise the psychological pressure, the loss of spontaneity, the potential for misjudging a harbour, and unnecessary fees arising from changes to plans.

Pros and cons: Booking in advance vs. spontaneity – should you book a guest berth in advance?

- Renate Weineck, 77, has been sailing alone on her motorboat on the Baltic Sea for six months of the year since her husband’s death, and has received a great deal of positive feedback for doing so.  
- Many women and some men feel encouraged by her example to take to the water alone again – or for the first time – following the loss of a partner.  
- She takes criticism regarding safety risks in her stride, prepares carefully, avoids extreme weather and enjoys her independence both at sea and on land.

Solo skipper Renate Weineck: comments, criticism and a clear course

- At the ‘Star of Berlin’, hundreds of boats form a large circle of anchors on the River Havel, despite the rain and gusts of up to 6 Beaufort.  
- In 2024, 264 boats took part, fewer than the previous year’s record of 321 boats and a diameter of over 250 metres.  
- Participants appreciate the sense of community, nature, the chance to slow down and the variety of boat types; the record attempt will be repeated in 2027.

Stern von Berlin: Things are really taking off now – well, almost

- When it comes to boat fishing, it’s experience, concentration, intuition and enjoyment that count, rather than gender roles or physical strength.  
- More and more women are steering boats independently, operating fish finders and bow thrusters, transporting boats on trailers and mastering the art of playing fish on the water.  
- Boat fishing is a gender-neutral outdoor experience combining exploring fishing grounds, technical skills, freedom, competitions and quiet moments on the lake.

Boat fishing: Why more and more women are taking up fishing

- The former GDR demagnetisation plant at Ostervilm was purchased for 60,000 euros; the refurbishment is expected to cost around 1.5 million euros.  
- The island is in dire need of renovation; the concrete ring and pile structure must be repaired as a matter of urgency for environmental reasons.  
- To finance the project, a co-operative with 999 shares is being set up; ideas for its use range from YouTube projects to jetties for pleasure boats.

Interview: What should happen to the island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden?

- During Kiel Week, a submarine passed slowly by waiting ILCA yachts, remained manoeuvrable, and there were no complaints or incidents.  
- Commanders emphasise the safety principle: a submerged submarine must always give way, maintain situational awareness and avoid risky approaches by recreational craft.  
- It is recommended to maintain a safe distance from the bow and the periscope; submarines operate primarily in the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic, and naval officers are also trained on sailing boats.

German Navy: Discussion on encounters between submarines and water sports enthusiasts

- Charlie Abbing developed a passion for predator fishing following her first trips with Silvian Muizelaar and went on to found Charlie’s Fishing with him.
- Their approach: carefully selected tackle, practical testing on the water, a focus on pike, perch and zander, and understanding complex Dutch waters from a boat.
- Through their shop and social media, they share their experiences, build a community and emphasise that fishing begins with enthusiasm rather than perfect equipment.

Profile: How Charlie Abbing turned her hobby of boat fishing into a career

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The most important people in the motorboat scene | BOOTE

Pros and cons
Head south despite the summer heat?

BOOTE Readers’ Photo Competition 2026
Take part and win some great prizes!

Interview
How Frank Sinatra’s forgotten boat is to be saved

Take part and win
Send us details of your favourite spot on the Baltic Sea

A change of course
New boat owners on their switch from sailing boats to motorboats

Pros and cons
Booking in advance vs. spontaneity – should you book a guest berth in advance?

Solo skipper Renate Weineck
Comments, criticism and a clear course

Stern von Berlin
Things are really taking off now – well, almost

Boat fishing
Why more and more women are taking up fishing

Interview
What should happen to the island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden?

German Navy
Discussion on encounters between submarines and water sports enthusiasts

Profile
How Charlie Abbing turned her hobby of boat fishing into a career

The most important people in the motorboat scene | BOOTE

Pros and consHead south despite the summer heat?

BOOTE Readers’ Photo Competition 2026Take part and win some great prizes!

InterviewHow Frank Sinatra’s forgotten boat is to be saved

Take part and winSend us details of your favourite spot on the Baltic Sea

A change of courseNew boat owners on their switch from sailing boats to motorboats

Pros and consBooking in advance vs. spontaneity – should you book a guest berth in advance?

Solo skipper Renate WeineckComments, criticism and a clear course

Stern von BerlinThings are really taking off now – well, almost

Boat fishingWhy more and more women are taking up fishing

InterviewWhat should happen to the island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden?

German NavyDiscussion on encounters between submarines and water sports enthusiasts

ProfileHow Charlie Abbing turned her hobby of boat fishing into a career

Pros and cons
Head south despite the summer heat?

BOOTE Readers’ Photo Competition 2026
Take part and win some great prizes!

Interview
How Frank Sinatra’s forgotten boat is to be saved

Take part and win
Send us details of your favourite spot on the Baltic Sea

A change of course
New boat owners on their switch from sailing boats to motorboats

Pros and cons
Booking in advance vs. spontaneity – should you book a guest berth in advance?

Solo skipper Renate Weineck
Comments, criticism and a clear course

Stern von Berlin
Things are really taking off now – well, almost

Boat fishing
Why more and more women are taking up fishing

Interview
What should happen to the island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden?

German Navy
Discussion on encounters between submarines and water sports enthusiasts

Profile
How Charlie Abbing turned her hobby of boat fishing into a career