More power, less weight, and peaceful nights at anchor. LiFePO4 batteries are transforming daily life on board. This presentation offers an honest overview—what’s behind the technology, what a conversion actually entails, and what you need to consider when using modern batteries. There will be time for individual questions afterward.

Egal ob Du ein neues System an Bord einrichten willst, oder ein bestehendes System erweitern möchtest. Erfahre welche Möglichkeiten es rund um das NMEA Netzwerk an Bord gibt und wie wichtig die Kalibrierung der Geber ist, um die richtigen Daten angezeigt zu bekommen. Mit Erweiterungen wie dem Orca Core 2 von Orca Navigation, einem Cyclops Lasten-Sensor oder einem WiFi Gateway kann ich sicher und schnell segeln.

As long as people have gone to sea, they have been afflicted by seasickness. From mild malaise, to severe courses, to total abandonment, it accompanies seafarers around the world. Nevertheless, not all people become seasick and for many who do, the symptoms disappear after 2-3 days at sea, they adapt. This adaptation process is the basis of a therapeutic approach that Thomas Bickhardt will explain in his lecture.

How does one become a professional sailor in one of the most fiercely competitive boat classes in the world? Johannes Schonefeld and Tom Ismar offer insights into their 49er campaign. The presentation traces the path from youth sports to Olympic high-performance sailing, explains the structured approach of a young team, and highlights the daily challenges of balancing athleticism, technique, and professional management.