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Setting and recovering the gennaker is not rocket science. The order of the lines is important. Setting and recovering the gennaker safely and in a controlled manner with a small crew is the topic here.

Sailing is in Max Schümann's genes. As an experienced sailor and qualified naval architect, he has already made many sailing dreams come true and knows what the boat market is like. Through numerous purchase and damage appraisals, he has very good expertise in matters of damage and damage patterns.



Setting and recovering the gennaker is not rocket science. The order of the lines is important. Setting and recovering the gennaker safely and in a controlled manner with a small crew is the topic here.
Oliver Ochse has been working for over 25 years as a sailing instructor and sailing trainer on planing dinghies, small keelboats and regatta yachts.
I work with the following focal points:
- Sailing coach of the MasterClass on J 70 keelboats in Pollensa on Mallorca
- Trainer for gennaker and regatta training on the Archambault M 34 "Petit Chasseur"
- Skipper and crew training on owner yachts worldwide
- Skipper and trainer at regattas worldwide
- Personal trainer on owner yachts worldwide
- Moderation of water sports topics and specialist lectures at boat shows
- Trimming and technical seminars for sailing clubs




An interesting presentation on SafeTrx – the rescue service’s safety app for water sports enthusiasts
An app that can save lives – including yours!
Lars Neumann introduces the SafeTrx app and its features.
Lars Neumann has been a volunteer with the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service for several years


Sailing is in Max Schümann's genes. As an experienced sailor and qualified naval architect, he has already made many sailing dreams come true and knows what the boat market is like. Through numerous purchase and damage appraisals, he has very good expertise in matters of damage and damage patterns.



The underwater hull... for many boat owners it can only be worked on very laboriously and usually with moderate success. But a well-maintained underwater hull is the guarantor for the value retention of a yacht.
Rust on the keel, leaking rubber joint in the keel-hull connection, damp rudder blade, over-coating, osmosis?
What is osmosis, how can it be detected, how can it be prevented or remedied? Is there a professional answer to rust and corrosion in steel and aluminum?
These are the questions we will address in our lecture and, with the help of clear photographic material, we will provide an entertaining and to the point insight into the professional underwater ship refit with the technical possibilities of the specialist.
The experts at Peter Wrede Yacht Refits specialize in yacht painting and underwater hull refurbishment: osmosis prevention / remediation, corrosion protection, blasting and coating. For more than 30 years, everything we do has revolved around protecting the surfaces of yachts. With our team we realize the refit wishes of our customers in modern blasting and painting facilities at our locations in Hamburg, Neustadt, Kappeln and Greifswald.
Florian Brix, our man "at the front", has been part of the Wrede team for over 15 years and has seen just about every refit case. With his expert knowledge and great photo material, he provides insights into the professional Peter Wrede underwater ship refit.


An introduction to sail trim in strong winds and when that is no longer enough: reefing the sails. Which one first, how exactly, on which course
Oliver Ochse has been working for over 25 years as a sailing instructor and sailing trainer on planing dinghies, small keelboats and regatta yachts.
I work with the following focal points:
- Sailing coach of the MasterClass on J 70 keelboats in Pollensa on Mallorca
- Trainer for gennaker and regatta training on the Archambault M 34 "Petit Chasseur"
- Skipper and crew training on owner yachts worldwide
- Skipper and trainer at regattas worldwide
- Personal trainer on owner yachts worldwide
- Moderation of water sports topics and specialist lectures at boat shows
- Trimming and technical seminars for sailing clubs


A life jacket protects its wearer from drowning and is therefore the most important lifesaver on board. After all, there are many ways to get into the water involuntarily. Another advantage: life jackets ensure that the person in the water independently turns to the supine position and thus keeps the head above water. This keeps the airways clear.



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.
Seafaring psychologist and photographer, trained sailor.
Grew up in Germany, lived on the Norwegian west coast for almost 30 years. Also worked as a lighthouse keeper on Kråkenes fyr.
Head of the TILLIT Institute and moved back to Hamburg in 2023. Thomas Bickhardt has over 30 years of experience in the treatment of seasickness.


Modern ropes are increasingly replacing rigid wires on board. Loop splices are often used instead of shackles. Sören Zopf shows how to make such splices yourself and gives suggestions on how to save weight in the rig with modern cordage made from HMPE fibers such as Dyneema or Stirotex.
Sören Zopf advises Premiumropes' German customers on ropes, lines and other rigging issues on board sailing yachts. With his many years of experience, he can also help sailors with splicing techniques. In 2022, Sören opened the Premiumropes office in Kiel. He coordinates marketing and customer inquiries from there. On the water, he spends a lot of time on a wooden dinghy, but also on larger yachts. Sören's home waters are the Kiel Fjord.


To prevent damage, you need to understand its causes. What the cold, hard numbers from yacht insurance companies mean in the real, colorful world—and what lessons everyone can learn from them.


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