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Our Books

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Cruising Know-How, Amazon KDP, ISBN 979-8859579983, 310 pages, in English, September 2023. Available at Amazon (Paperback, Color Paperback, Hardcover and E-book)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Sailing Towards the Horizon, Amazon KDP, ISBN 979-8843081546, 331 pages, in English, August 2022. Available at Amazon (Paperback, Hardcover and E-book)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Richtung Horizont–Das Buch zu unserer Reise, Amazon KDP, ISBN 979-8745396694, 333 pages, in German, May 2021. Available at Amazon (Paperback and E-book)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: On Velvet Paws Towards the Horizon–A book about our ship’s cat, Amazon KDP, ISBN 979-8545704309, 68 pages, in English, August 2021. Available at Amazon (Paperback and E-book)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Auf Samtpfoten Richtung Horizont–Das Buch über unsere Schiffskatze, Amazon KDP, ISBN 979-8548684271, 70 pages, in German, August 2021. Available at Amazon (Paperback and E-book)

Birgit Hackl: Anker auf und los!–Abenteuerroman für junge Leseratten, Amazon KDP, ISBN ‎ 979-8522002855, 204 pages, in German, Juni 2021. Available at Amazon (Paperback and E-book)

Our Articles

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: From Patchwork to Powerhouse: How a DIY Project became a Must-Have Gadget for Cruisers — The Pitufino Gateway, All At Sea Caribbean, June 2024, p. 44–46. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Conquering Your Fear: How to Safely Encounter Sharks in the Caribbean, All At Sea Caribbean, July 2024, p. 44–46. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: How can you afford the Cruising Lifestyle!?, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2024, p. 44–46. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Beyond the Beam: Secrets to Unlocking Upwind Cruising in the Caribbean, All At Sea Caribbean, September 2024, p. 48–50. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: How to Stop Your Boat From Rolling at Anchor: Effective Techniques, All At Sea Caribbean, October 2024, p. 56–60. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Cruisers, go Green!, Boating New Zealand, June 2024, p. 100–103. Read online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Anchoring in Areas with Coral: Tips for Safe and Eco-Friendly Anchoring, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2024, p. 44–49. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Beyond Snapshots: Capturing Paradise with the Perfect Cruising Camera Kit, All At Sea Caribbean, May 2024, p. 44–46. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Is it even possible to be a part-time cruiser?, All At Sea Caribbean, April 2024, p. 42–44. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Wind Vanes, All At Sea Caribbean, March 2024, p. 38–48. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Tropical Hopping — Eastwards in the Tradewinds, Boating New Zealand, March 2024, p. 96–101. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Protecting Parrotfish: A Key to Coral Reef Survival in the Caribbean, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2024, p. 42–48. Download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Never bored aboard!, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2024, p. 44–48. Read the
online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Miss Pfaff Rocks: The Unlikely Companion of Our Cruising Voyage on S&S 41 SY Pitufa, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2023, p. 36–40. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: DIY: How to Build a Cutlass Bearing Extractor with Scrap Material, All At Sea Caribbean, October 2023, p. 34–36. download the whole magazine for free or read the online version.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: 10 Reasons Why a Kayak is the Perfect Addition for Cruisers, All At Sea Caribbean, October 2023, p. 42–46. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kayak On Board!, Boating New Zealand, September 2023, p. 74–77. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Cruisers contribute to creation of new Fiji Marine Reserve, Ahoy! Sailing News, Aug. 2023, p. 45–52, online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Happy Cruising, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2023, p. 35–40. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: A Lucky Escape–Our Accident in Matuku, Boating New Zealand, August 2023, p. 74–77.
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Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Efficient and Energy-Saving Cooking on Board, All At Sea Caribbean, July 2023, p. 36–40. download the whole magazine for free or read the online version.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Choosing the right dinghy for your cruiser lifestyle, All At Sea Caribbean, June 2023, p. 34–38. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kajak an Bord, Yachtrevue, 4/2023 (Juni), p. 68–70.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Choosing a Cruising Boat, All At Sea Caribbean, May 2023, p. 36–38. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Den Tod vor Augen, Yachtrevue, 3/2023 (April/Mai), p. 18–19.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Mind the Reef, Boating New Zealand, March 2023, p. 88–92. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Anchoring Around Coral, Ahoy! Sailing News, Mar. 2023, p. 56–58, online.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Installing Moorings in French Polynesia’s Rapa Iti Bay, Cruising World, Mar. 8, 2023, online.

Birgit Hackl: Sea-Food Sensations, Boating New Zealand, Feb. 2023, p. 100–102.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: The rewards of cruising in Fiji in cyclone season, Cover Photo + p. 16, Ahoy! Sailing News Feb. 2023, online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Werkzeug an Bord, Yachtrevue, Jan. 2023, p. 70–72.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Welcome back to the cove! Musket Cove Fiji regatta week 2022, Boating New Zealand, Dec. 2022.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: 2022 Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week, Cruising World, Oct. 26, 2022, online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Faltenfreier Durchblick — Fenstertausch in der Sprayhood, Yachtrevue, Sept. 2022, p. 42–43.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Can it! Fishing and Canning, Boating New Zealand, Sept. 2022, p. 104–105. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: WHEN SAILING IN FRENCH POLYNESIA, TIMING IS EVERYTHING, Cruising World, Sep. 2022, p. 50–55. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: A Waterproof Recipe, Boating New Zealand, August 2022. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: How many Sails does a Cruising Yacht need?, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2022, p. 44–50. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Wet Bilges, Boating New Zealand, July 2022. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Grow your own floating garden, Boating New Zealand, June 2022, p.104–107. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Schwimmender Garten, Yachtrevue, Juni 2022, p. 48–49. See teaser online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Replacing the windows on the dodger, All At Sea Caribbean, May 2022, p. 46–50. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: KNOW YOUR WEATHER, Cruising World, April 2022. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: SEARCHING FOR SAFE SPOTS–Anchoring around Coral, Cruising World, March 2022. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Going Bananas!, Cruising World, January/February 2022. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Passage Blues, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2022, p. 32–34. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Highs and Lows–South Pacific Weather, Boating New Zealand, January 2022.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Nengonengo–Wilderness Reclaimed, Latitudes & Attitudes, Issue 37 Winter 2021-22, p. 136–143. Read online.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Navigation zwischen Korallen, Meer & Yachten, No. 4/21, December 2021, p. 68–75.

Birgit Hackl: Cruisin’ with a Cat, Cruising World, November/December 2021. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Cruising with a Cat, Caribbean Compass, November 2021, p. 22–23. Read online version.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Waypoints–Boon or Bane?, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2021, p. 50–52. Read the online version of this article or download the whole magazine for free.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Choosing the right dinghy, Boating New Zealand, Nov. 2021, p. 130–133. Read online.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Tackling Pacific Atoll Passes, Cruising World, October 2021, p. 76–79. Read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Blinded by Tech, Boating New Zealand, Oct. 2021, p. 124–127. Read online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ten Years Cruising with a Ship’s Cat, All At Sea Caribbean, Oct. 2021, p. 52–54. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Und ewig lockt der Horizont–Zehn Jahre unter Segeln, Yachtrevue, Sep. 2021, see teaser online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Exploring Breadfruit, All At Sea Caribbean, June 2021, p. 46–48. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Pole Position! The advantages of having two whisker poles, All At Sea Caribbean, May 2021, p. 54–56. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Living the good Life, Cruising World, May 2021, p. 16–18.

Birgit Hackl: Lockdown in Paradise, Cruising World, April 2021, p. 58–61.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Green Cruising with a Mix of alternative energy sources, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2021, p. 42–46. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Bewusste Entscheidungen–Green Cruising, Yachtrevue, Jan. 2021, p.42–45.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: 10 Fun Ways To Flood A Bilge, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2020, p. 38–42. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Mit Rat und Tat–Eine Muring für Rapa Iti, Yachtrevue, August 2020, p.40–43.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Dripless Shaft Seals, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2020, p. 40–44. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: The dangers of navigating and anchoring in atolls, Blue Water Sailing, Spring 2020, p. 24–29. Read the current issue online.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Cruising–Living in Touch with Nature, All At Sea Caribbean, July 2020, p. 42–48. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Boat-Brewing, Cruising World, May 2020, p. 19. Read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: The “right” wrong way, Cruising World, April 2020, p. 59–62.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Trügerische Sicherheit, Yachtrevue, März 2020, p.2–4.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: South Pacific Passages Compared, Blue Water Sailing, Winter 2020, p. 14–18. Read the current issue online.

Birgit Hackl: Cruisers are no longer welcome in Tahiti, Blue Water Sailing, Winter 2020, p. 19–21. Read the current issue online.

Birgit Hackl: The Little Things That Matter, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2020, p. 50–54. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Navigating Paradise, Cruising World, January/February 2020, p. 89–92.

Now also available as free online version on the CRUISING WORLD web page!

Sam Jefferson, Birgit Hackl: Full Circle (Interview with Jeanne Socrates), Sailing Today January 2020, p. 58–60.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Too many Cooks (Our tour through the Cook Islands), Sailing Today January 2020, p. 34–38.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: DIY Waterproofing, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2020, p. 46–48. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: To freeze or not to freeze?, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2020, p. 74–75. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Der Öko-Alptraum vom Urlaub unter Palmen, Oberösterreichische Nachrichten vom 7. Dezember 2019.

Available on the OÖ Nachrichten web page!

Birgit Hackl: SSB Radios, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2019, p. 44–48. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Ankern–Vertrauen und Kotrolle, Yachtrevue, August 2019, p.62–66.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Are you an innocent bystander?, All At Sea Caribbean, July 2019, p. 56–62. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Pacific Highs… and Lows, Cruising World, June/July 2019.

Now also available as free online version on the CRUISING WORLD web page!

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Schau genau, Yachtrevue, Mai 2019, p.40–41.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: A Cook Islands Highlight, Cruising World, April 2019.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Anchoring Games: Part Two–Techniques for Special Conditions, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2019, p. 36–40. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Die kleinen Dinge des Bootslebens, OCEAN7 1 (Jan./Feb.) 2019, p. 48–50

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Anchoring Games: Part One–Material and Basic Maneuvers, All At Sea Caribbean, December 2018, p. 30–34. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Why we chose not to join an organized rally, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2018, p. 36–38. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Gemeinsam — oder doch lieber einsam?, OCEAN7 6 (Nov./Dez.) 2018, p. 52–54

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Wassermacher — je modularer, desto besser, OCEAN7 3 (Mai/Juni) 2018, p. 36–39

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ostwärts über den Pazifik, OCEAN7 02 (März/April) 2018, p. 24–28

Birgit Hackl: Brillen für die Salomonen, OCEAN7 01 (Jänner/Februar) 2018, p. 40–43

Birgit Hackl: Simple Fishing and Canning Tips, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2018, p. 28–32. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Glasses for the Solomon Islands, All At Sea Caribbean, December 2017, p. 36–38. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Watermaker on a small boat: It can’t be modular enough!, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2017, p. 36–38. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Navigation in Korallenatollen, OCEAN7 06 (November/Dezember) 2017, p. 28–33

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Mad Max Makeshift Magic, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2017, p. 36–40. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Girl Power: Interviewing Charlotte Guillemot, All At Sea Caribbean, June 2017, p. 40–42. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Mein kleiner Garten an Bord, OCEAN7 03 (Mai/Juni) 2017, p. 28–31. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Die Österreicherflotte in der Südsee, OCEAN7 02 (März/April) 2017, p. 34–37. download PDF (in German only)

Christian Feldbauer, Birgit Hackl: Reef Navigation Using Satellite Images, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2017, p. 36–38. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ausrüstung auf einer Fahrtenyacht — Was hunzt, was funzt?, OCEAN7 01 (Jan./Feb.) 2017, p. 44–49. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Communication at Sea, All At Sea Caribbean, December 2016, p. 42–44. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Cruisers cook creatively, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2016, p. 52–54. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kommunikation auf Langfahrt, OCEAN7 06 (Nov./Dez.) 2016, p. 40–43. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Die schwarzen Perlen der Südsee, OCEAN7 05 (Sept./Okt.) 2016, p. 44–48. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ankern — Kinderspiel oder Trauerspiel?, OCEAN7 04 (Juli/August) 2016, p. 32–37. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Autark Cruisen, OCEAN7 03 (Mai/Juni) 2016, p. 36–40. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl: Green Cruising, All At Sea Caribbean, April 2016, p. 56–58. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Basteln im Türkis, OCEAN7 02 (März/April) 2016, p. 36–39. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl: A Cruiser’s Toolbox, All At Sea Caribbean, February 2016, p. 38–40. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Kleine Mieze auf großer Fahrt, Geliebte Katze 02 (Februar) 2016, p. 74–77.

Birgit Hackl: Plant a Garden on a Cruising Boat, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2016, p. 42–46. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Nachtwachen, OCEAN7 01 (Jänner/Februar) 2016, p. 44–46. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Marquesas: schroff-spröde Südseeschönheiten, OCEAN7 06 (November/Dezember) 2015, p. 22–26. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Raiatea & Tahaa — Südsee leicht gemacht, OCEAN7 03 (Mai/Juni) 2015, p. 20–24.

Birgit Hackl: Night Watches, All At Sea Caribbean, April 2015, p. 34–37. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Voyaging: Needful Things, All At Sea Caribbean, March 2015, p. 34–37. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Acht Wochen Robinson, OCEAN7 02 (März/April) 2015, p. 16–21. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Cruisen — Leben unter Segeln, OCEAN7 06 (November/Dezember) 2014, p. 30–35. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl: Spanish Waters–The Floating Town of Curacao, All At Sea Caribbean, October 2014, p. 114–116. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Iles Gambier — Südseeparadies am Rande der Tropen. Teil 2, OCEAN7 05 (September/October) 2014, p. 24–29. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Iles Gambier — Südseeparadies am Rande der Tropen. Teil 1, OCEAN7 03 (Mai/Juni) 2014, p. 24–27. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl: The Darién–In the wake of discoverers and pirates, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2014, p. 80–84. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl: Cruising with Cats, All At Sea Caribbean, December 2013, p. 42–44. Free download from allatsea.net.

Birgit Hackl: Las Perlas — Unspoiled Nature Near Panama City, All At Sea Caribbean, November 2013, p. 36–38. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kuna Yala — Paradies mit Ecken und Kanten, OCEAN7 05 (September/Oktober) 2013, p. 24–29. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Melilla — Multikulturelles Spanien an der afrikanischen Küste, OCEAN7 04 (Juli/August) 2013, p. 26–27. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Durch die südliche Karibik, OCEAN7 03 (Mai/Juni) 2013, p. 24–31. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl: Cape Verdes — Republica De Cabo Verde, All At Sea Caribbean, January 2013, p. 46–48. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kolumbien — Land der Kontraste, OCEAN7 06 (November/Dezember) 2012.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Mit Leeloo um die Welt, OCEAN7 06 (November/Dezember) 2012, p. 62–64. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Suriname — ein Tor zum Regenwald, OCEAN7 05 (September/October) 2012, p. 28–35. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Suriname — a path less traveled, All At Sea Caribbean, August 2012, p. 63–65. Download the whole magazine for free or read the online version of this article.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Kapverden — mehr als nur ein Zwischenstopp, OCEAN7 03 (May/June) 2012, p. 16–27. download PDF (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ustica — Smaragd im Tyrrhenischen Meer, OCEAN7 06 2011. Read article (in German only)

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Angekommen am Anfang, OCEAN7 03 2011.

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Ein etwas anderer erster Segeltörn, OCEAN7 05-06 2010. Read article (in German only)