FAHREN MIT PLATTBODENSCHIFFEN / Kooijman

40 years ago, Hamburg architect Volkwin Marg acquired the decommissioned Danish cargo ship ACTIV. Over several years, the lover of historic shipbuilding restored the wooden ship, which was launched in 1951 at the Ring Andersen shipyard in Svendborg.To date, the 3-masted topsail schooner ACTIV has travelled well over 400,000 nautical miles under sail. Marg talks about the people who accompanied him on board and also about encounters with friends, artists and colleagues in search of cultural and historical destinations. The book provides numerous insights into life on board the ACTIV, proving that there is no shortage of imaginative fun and a consistently great galley.The illustrated book is the chronicle of a great project that is unrivalled in this form.336 pages with 54 black and white and 455 colour photos, six maps, five drawings and plans, format 28 x 30 cm, hardcover, with ribbon marker. German edition.

Hermann Winkler, the collector and researcher of maritime history, dedicates himself to the small, sailing workboats of the coastal waters around Fischland-Darss-Zingst, Hiddensee and Rügen.The classic workboats were and are used in many ways by fishermen and are in danger of disappearing unnoticed. In order to prevent this, Winkler has taken them on.In addition to historical (pictorial) material, he also shows current photos of the small, sail-powered workboats that are still used today, for example for tourist purposes. Another gap in the maritime history of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.168 pages, numerous colour and black and white photos, format 24.5 x 21.5 cm, hardcover. German edition.

This book is not available in German for an indefinite period.Supplement and expansion of the successful manual "Fahren mit Plattbodenschiffen" by the same author.The centuries-old seamanship that developed on the Dutch coastal ships is systematically summarized here and made accessible to today's skippers. A must for every flat-bottom ship skipper! 128 pages, numerous drawings, format 17.5 x 25 cm, hardcover. German edition.

For more than 80 years, she has been a familiar sight on the Lower Elbe: the 15-square-metre unit Elbjolle, known for short as the Elb-H-Jolle because of her sail mark. This volume describes for the first time the history of this extraordinary boat class, which can be regarded without exaggeration as part of the cultural heritage of its home region.The personal experiences of the sailors, who have shaped the self-image and reputation of the class over many years, play a special role.From the contents of this volume: The seafarer's nest at SüllbergThe development of dinghy sailing on the Lower ElbeThe emergence of the Elb-H dinghyWilly von Hacht and his shipyardWar and a new beginningThe "golden yearsThe rise of the SchulauerThe book contains a large number of previously unpublished photos and documents from private collections. The originally planned second volume of this title has not yet been published.320 pages, 211 illustrations, format 17 x 24 cm, hardcover. German edition.

A classic: "The Szymanski" is a tremendously detailed handbook that meticulously describes the technical and sometimes also the sociological peculiarities of small shipping in the North German Lower Elbe region.Since its first publication in 1932 (as Volume IX of "Quellen und Darstellungen zur hansischen Geschichte"), this book has been the standard work for anyone involved in the construction, restoration, operation or research of an Ewer or similar small sailing vessels.The reprint of the 1985 reprint bears the slightly falsified title "Die Ewer der Niederelbe" instead of "Der Ever der Niederelbe".428 pages, numerous illustrations, maps and plates, format 15 x 22 cm, paperback, facsimile edition. German edition.

Types, plans, classes, construction, rigging of small sailing boats.Reprint of the original from 1920.This book came into being during the height of yachting and is even today impressively up to date.Format: 210mm x 148mm, 200 pages, paperback.Reprinted German edition.

Driving and sailing directions for the owners (or charterers) of Dutch flat-bottomed yachts.All topics are covered: from preparation, sail setting, maneuvering, to anchoring and stepping the mast.Includes informative wash and pen and ink drawings, as well as many tricks that will delight longtime flat-bottomed boat sailors also.112 pages, 65 drawings, format 17.5 x 25 cm, hardcover. German edition.

The title is being discontinued by the publisher - therefore now at a special price!A man and his boat: a great love.Daredevil manoeuvres, energy-sapping crossings, accompanied by rough gusts and violent adrenaline rushes. Leaning. Splashing water. Rocking in the swell. Breaking cloud cover or a downpour out of the blue just before docking: hardly a sailing day passes without surprises.But isn't the real adventure to drink the first sip of coffee in the morning sun to the twittering of birds and the cry of seagulls, to let your gaze wander over the shore of the anchorage and to know that you have only reached this dreamlike place through your own skill and on your own keel?Both aspects - spectacular sailing and deep enjoyment - can be experienced particularly intensively on a small, unpretentious boat. A Folkeboat, as we have known for 75 years, is perfect for this.How great moments of happiness can be, how deep the love for the boat, for the sea, for sailing, has been experienced by Nicolas Thon since the moment he laid eyes on his PAULA - which taught him everything, also took command itself sometimes, never bitched excessively and showed him: When the spare canister flies through the cockpit, there is clearly too much wind!224 pages, numerous photos. Format 23,1 x 15,4 cm. Paperback. German edition.

The title is being discontinued by the publisher - therefore now at a special price!A fine illustrated book about the small classics that are sailed on our coasts and inland waterways.It is about the clinker-built folk boat, the ever-popular dinghy cruiser, the slim, elegant Mälar and other evergreens. What these boats have in common is their special beauty. They are small, affordable and have an enduring, loyal fan base.The small cruisers are presented in short class portraits, but above all they are shown in beautiful pictures by Nico Krauss. Portraits of owners and boat builders also show the deep emotionality that these magnificent boats arouse in us. They also offer an insight into the classic boat scene.144 pages, 142 photos and illustrations, format 25 x 31 cm, hardcover, with dust jacket. German edition.

This title is being discontinued by the publisher - make sure you get one of the last available copies.This fascinating book describes the history of the popular Nordic Folkboat.Developed in Scandinavia in the 1930s, the boat became famous for its minimalist design, robustness and seaworthiness.Dieter Loibner takes us through the history of the folkboat community right up to the present day. He tells us about those who compete in regattas around the world, as well as the long-time fans who simply want to go on tour with friends and family and those who have prevented the boat, with its characteristic wooden clinker hull, from ever being significantly altered in its construction details.Precise descriptions and the excellent selection of designs and photos make for enjoyable reading. The foreword was written by Tania Aebi. At the age of 18, she set off on a single-handed circumnavigation of the world, which she was the first American to achieve. From 1985 to 1987, she travelled on her VARUNA - a Contessa 26 and thus a kindred spirit of the Nordic Folkboat. In English language. 236 pages, numerous b/w photos and plans, format 17.6 x 25.4 cm, paperback.

Hermann Winkler knows better than anyone else how to present the fascinating construction principles of Zeesen boats and the social history of Zeesen fishermen in exciting stories.For this book, he has extensively revised his earlier publications on the subject and added many previously unknown text and image sources.144 pages, 30 black and white and 50 colour photos, format 21 x 24 cm, hardcover. German edition.