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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.

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.



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.



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.



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.



Energy planning is a crucial factor on long voyages—regardless of whether you have access to a marina or shore power. This presentation will show you how to realistically determine your actual energy needs, what power generation options are available, and what you really need to consider. There will be time for individual questions afterward.
Christian Binsch is an electrical engineer and the owner of CB Elektrotechnik. His expertise lies in consulting, design, and installation of electrical systems on yachts—ranging from navigation technology and lithium batteries to solar power systems. As an experienced long-distance sailor, he brings practical experience directly from everyday life on board.




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




Interview on the tasks and activities of the Piracy Prevention Center for Recreational Shipping on the following topics:
+ Current findings on various sea areas
+ Technical prevention options / defense measures
+ Preparation of "danger plans" / identification of support options
+ Psychological stress in the event of attacks / robbery
+ Behavior when encountering refugees in the Mediterranean
+ Death on board
Contact person for cruise planning for small and large passages from a police safety perspective.
Focus of work
Recording and processing of worldwide maritime events and their management for commercial and recreational shipping.


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.


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


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.

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