History and Build of Southerly 115 Variable Draft Sailboat It could be argued that the English have been building sailing yachts basically since the word “yacht” was introduced (quick Wiki search says the term “yacht” is actually of Dutch origin”). The UK marine marketplace seems to be its own ecosystem with many of their domestic models and…
Spring Commissioning Tips: Is Your Boat Ready for Spring? It’s an early April weekend. The crocuses are sprouting, the sun warms your shoulders, and the air holds a hint of summer’s warmth. Confident that this boating season cannot possibly be as rainy as the last, you have made a trip to the marine supply store…
Søren Hansen from Elvstrøm Sails is an experienced regatta sailor and has been working with BAVARIA YACHTS for over 25 years. He sat down with BAVARIA life to talk about sail materials, their performance and how you can extend the life of your sail. BAVARIA life: “The sails are the true “engine” of a sailing…
BAVARIA C46 is European Yacht of the Year 2024 – Best Family Cruiser On the opening night of the Dusseldorf Boat Show, Bavaria C46, designed by Cossutti Ganz Yacht Design, was crowned European Yacht of the Year 2024 in the Family Cruiser category. This is our third European Yacht of the Year award, following victories…
In many areas, bays suitable for anchoring are now converted into a buoy field to protect the underwater flora. This saves the process of anchoring, but even a buoy field has its challenges. The projects to protect the Posidonia vegetation, such as on the Balearic Islands, in Croatia or in southern France, prohibit free anchoring…