Match racing is a “boat-against-boat” dueling format where success depends not only on speed and skill, but also on strategy, the ability to read the wind, and reacting instantly to every shift on the course.
A Seaman’s Book (also known as a Seafarer’s Passport or Seaman’s Identity Document) is an official document that certifies a person as a member of a vessel’s crew. It is issued by maritime authorities of different countries under their respective flags.
Aegean Sea, 2023 A 12-meter Beneteau Oceanis sailing yacht with 8 tourists on board was en route to Naxos. The skipper, relying on an outdated paper chart, failed to notice a shallow area.