We have been rescued at sea by the Royal National Lifeboat Institute from Dover while crossing the Dover Straights, also called the English Channel, and about 5 nautical miles off the British coastline. Read the whole story here. Preparing to … Continue reading
Trying out the Electrical Engine on MiniCat 420
In order to be able to address locks, canals and to more easily run into a harbor, we just equipped our MiniCat 420 with an electrical outboard engine. The engine costs less than 200 euro and runs off a 12V … Continue reading
Sailing an Inflatable Catamaran from France to the UK
Together with my friend Ettiene we are planning to set course to the UK over the North sea in October this year with the MiniCat 420 inflatable catamaran of just 4.20 meters long and 2.10 meters wide. To prepare for it … Continue reading