BOATS 5/26: You should explore these dream destinations in the Mediterranean by boat

Great things often happen where nobody expects them. Fabian Boerger discovered such a place: an inconspicuous boat hall in Turku, Finland. This is where Jani Vahto and his father Esko breathe new life into old classics. Most recently the "Bonito", a mahogany saloon yacht from 1921, which took years to restore. Every step was filmed - and inspired our author as well as tens of thousands on social networks.

Not all boat tests take place in glorious weather. Even in late autumn, our testers go out to take a close look at new and interesting boats, such as the Aquaspirit S350 C. We took to the water with a hat, gloves and a thick rain jacket. It was still fresh, reports our tester Ole Puls. Incidentally, the pictures were taken in the few minutes when it wasn't raining.

Bodo Müller has witnessed first-hand the development of the Croatian Adriatic into the most popular charter destination in the Mediterranean, from its beginnings after the country's independence to its recent accession to the EU. Prices have risen in line with the popularity of the area, most recently at an increasingly steep rate. In many places, he can no longer comprehend the current level. But he knows how to keep holidays affordable.

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These are the topics in BOOTE 5/26:

Panorama

Magazine

Free open-source nautical chart - construction progress for sea rescuers.

Pros & cons

Has the paper nautical chart finally had its day? Two views on the subject.

Premieres

New products from the shipyards: Galeon 560 Fly - Nimbus 495 Coupé - Focus 5X.

Mediterranean Special

Strait of Bonifacio: Bays along the coast offer fantastic anchorages.

Restored in Finland,

shared worldwide: Jani Vahto makes old boats shine on Instagram.

The moment of truth

Late love", episode 3: Anni and Sven set off on their first trip.

Enchanting connection

Boat fishing series: The connection is immediate. Why anglers arrive faster in the Netherlands than anywhere else.

Your opinion counts!

Major reader survey - and prizes worth more than 15,000 euros to be won.

Highlights in Neustadt

Preview of the ancora yacht festival from 8 to 10 May in Neustadt in Holstein.

On course to become a boat owner

Buying a used boat: The best internet addresses and tips for negotiating prices.

Journey

Along the blue border

Travelling on the Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica and Sardinia.

Expensive dream destination

Prices in Croatia have been rising for years. How you can still charter cheaply.

Cassandra's secret

Little-known Greece: The Thermaic Gulf in the north of the Aegean Sea.

Tideways, mudflats and megawatts

What skippers need to look out for in the coming season on the German North Sea.

The ancora yacht festival

Germany's largest in-water boat show.

Test

Small curve robber

The RIB Aquaspirit S350C is designed to score points with its aluminium hull and high performance.

Double the pleasure

Tuccoli T295 with two 300 hp outboard engines from Suzuki at the rear.

Edgy, practical, snappy

Glass and lines that maximise volume characterise the Absolute Navetta 62.

Technology

Is AI taking over?

Artificial intelligence in water sports. What is already there and what is yet to come.

Dinghy with a difference

Alternatives to the inflatable boat with outboard motor score points for storage space and fun.

Don't give up!

Repair tips for inflatable boats: What helps in the event of acute depressurisation.