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Montenegro – as a vacation destination still an insider tip – is one of the big winners of the past seasons An optimized flight offer with non-stop connections from four German airports to Tivat or Podgorica (in post-Corona times) as well as the expanded hotel portfolio make the journey and the stay more comfortable than ever before You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Google Maps Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers More Information Map to cruise tip Montenegro (icon top left opens sidebar An old Montenegrin legend says: “Once upon a time there was the Fairy of the Mountains and the Fairy of the Sea but for a long time they knew nothing about each other One day they were given the task of forming a magic stone that would combine their respective arts They were to meet at a very specific place on the Montenegrin coast and unite their stones there – in this way an incomparably beautiful landscape was to be created: Luštica Bay A total of 176 boats and yachts up to a maximum of 35 meters (115 ft.) in length will be accommodated by the Lustica Bay Marina when it is completed It is to be realized in the next few years and will accommodate up to 50 yachts of various sizes The Chedi is the first resort of the completely redesigned residential and vacation resort Luštica Bay In addition to several other hotels and the two marinas it will be followed by an 18-hole golf course and a variety of dining as well as excellent protection should the wind ever blow stronger: behind the massive of which the SeaHelp editors were able to see for themselves during our last visit In general: if you want to enter the new marina Luštica Bay with your yacht the Croatian peninsula Molunat should only be approached in case of emergency Normally you should clear in at Zelenika east of Herceg-Novi in Montenegro The same applies in reverse: after leaving Montenegro Molunat may not be approached directly; first Mooring possibilities are about the same in Hercegnovski Bay north in the city harbor of Herceg-Novi or on the opposite where there are blue mooring buoys for larger yachts and red buoys for smaller boats Attention: at the piers you should not go alongside here there is a risk of wave impact from passing boats leaving the port of Zelenika on your port side which is also new and offers all important services for yacht owners for boats up to 120 meters in length The following applies to the narrows near Kumbor: here you should sail at a maximum speed of 8 knots right next to Tivat with its pretty harbor edge lies in a southerly direction the also new Porto Montenegro and at the same time a luxury marina for yachts up to 150 meters in length you can continue a little further south and reach the Kaliman Marina with ten jetties and a pier a narrowing point between mountain massifs the crew reaches the picturesque Gospa od ‘Skrpjela the island of “Mary of the Rock” with its pretty church in Morinjski Bay; those who wish can make a short stop at the jetty to the south of the island There is also a speed limit of 8 knots for the passage of Prolaz Verige the small port of Risan invites you to stop which is located on the right side of Kotorski Bay where the exclusive Stari Mini restaurant is also located Easter in Croatia is an important family celebration characterized by exciting customs and a festive atmosphere You need to load content from reCAPTCHA to submit the form You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Facebook You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Instagram You are currently viewing a placeholder content from OpenStreetMap You are currently viewing a placeholder content from X someone alerted Snopes to a purported Facebook post that claimed solar panels drain the sun's energy The rumor originated with an article published by the National Report on May 21 that supposedly announced the alleged discovery by scientists: a scientific research facility in Wyoming made a startling discovery that is certain to change the way millions of Americans look at the environmentalism movement after they found conclusive evidence that solar panels not only convert the sun’s energy into usable energy but that they are also draining the sun of its own energy possibly with catastrophic consequences far worse than global warming Scientists at the Wyoming Institute of Technology a privately-owned think tank located in Cheyenne discovered that energy radiated from the sun isn’t merely captured in solar panels but that energy is directly physically drawn from the sun by those panels in a process they refer to as 'forced photovoltaic drainage.' By the following day, links and excerpts referencing this article were being circulated via social media, with many of those who encountered the item mistaking it for a genuine news article. However, the article was just a bit of satire from the National Report a website that publishes outrageous fictional stories such as “IRS Plans to Target Leprechauns Next,” “Boy Scouts Announce Boobs Merit Badge,” and “New CDC Study Indicates Pets of Gay Couples Worse at Sports Better at Fashion Than Pets of Straight Couples.” The National Report‘s (since removed) disclaimer page previously noted that “all news articles contained within National Report are fiction”: National Report is a news and political satire web publication often in semi-real or mostly fictitious ways All news articles contained within National Report are fiction Any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental This article was updated to meet Snopes' current formatting standards on Aug David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994 This material may not be reproduced without permission Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com Home > News General > Batteries on board: Lithium batteries – versus LiFePO4 batteries Natural Yachts is the name of a small family business from the Dutch town of Marknesse near Vollenhove in the province of Flevoland which charters and sells motor and sailing yachts up to 12 meters in length The special feature: all boats run purely electrically and: instead of conventional lithium-ion batteries the innovative company installs accumulators based on lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 batteries) says Natural Yachts managing director Jurjen Poorting in SeaHelp conversation One who has long been ahead of his time, anticipating electrification on the water for several years now, is Jurjen Poorting. With his companies Natural Yachts and Electric Ship Facilities he offers various motor and sailing yachts for charter and for sale says Jurjen Poorting: they all would not use conventional diesel or gasoline-burning propulsion systems and the roof of the large shipyard hall will soon be equipped with solar cells which should supply a charging station for boats with energy we will be the world’s first “Natural Harbour” to operate completely electrically,” says Poorting But the tinkerer doesn’t leave it at that: in e-drives lithium batteries have gained popularity in recent years because of their high energy density and performance; they are often used to replace conventional lead-acid batteries However, he said there are also some potential dangers in using lithium batteries aboard yachts especially if they are not properly installed or maintained One of the biggest dangers of lithium batteries is the possibility of fires or explosions “Lithium batteries can catch fire or explode if overheated or damaged Choosing the correct lithium batteries is also critical to on-board safety Another potential hazard of lithium batteries “Lithium batteries can emit gases when overcharged or overheated To avoid these potential hazards, Jurjen Poorting only installs LiFePO4 batteries rechargeable batteries based on lithium iron phosphate technology also known as lithium iron or LFP batteries “LiFePO4 batteries can be safer than conventional normal lithium-ion batteries when high quality components are used,” Poorting is confident because “they exhibit higher thermal stability and are less susceptible to overheating and thermal instability” They are also less likely to cause fires or explosions Another advantage of LiFePO4 batteries is their longevity with the right configuration and a good battery management system have a longer life than conventional lithium-ion batteries” Up to 4,000 charging cycles can be achieved the advantages are also countered by a number of disadvantages including above all the price: “Although LiFePO4 batteries are generally more expensive than conventional lithium-ion batteries they can be much more cost-effective in some applications due to their longer service life and higher performance when appropriately configured with range extenders and solar systems,” Poorting immediately puts this argument into perspective Another disadvantage: LiFePO4 batteries have a somewhat lower energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries which means that they can store less energy per unit weight LiFePO4 batteries also have a lower maximum depth of discharge than conventional lithium-ion batteries and they deliver slightly lower power at low temperatures the advantages of LiFePO4 batteries clearly outweigh the disadvantages Especially when it comes to safety on board the boat specialist does not want to compromise and eliminate hazards completely We do the test – and are surprised: after a trip with a Northman 1200 which is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries including cooking and the use of the heating on board Just plug it in and the solar panel on the roof of the motor yacht does the rest It’s a good feeling to be able to travel safely quietly and powerfully with this boat – even over long distances One of his charter boats will be equipped with a fuel cell drive in the summer SeaHelp will report on this here in the September issue Info Northman 1200 Electric: CE category B All energy systems of the boat are fully electric The test yacht was equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 84 kWh (LiFePO4) our test vessel had a range of 13 hours or 115 km Helpline phone number for the Netherlands: 0043 50 43 112 Home > Cruise > Tip for the next Dalmatia cruise: Discover Vis with the Landrover Due to its strategically favorable location Vis has always been interesting for the military and was therefore also called the Gibraltar of the Adriatic Until the collapse of the multi-ethnic state of Yugoslavia the island was a restricted military area and not accessible to foreigners It was not until 1995 that the island was opened to the outside world again A good opportunity to learn more about Vis and its eventful history is a trip with an original old Landrover over the island – including a stop at the former submarine base Parja tunnel Komiza with its traditional Falkusa wooden boats a tasting of excellent wines in the Aerodrom near Podspilje and a visit to the scene konoba & Bar Lola – tip of the SeaHelp editors which politically and geographically belongs to the Split-Dalmatia region in the central eastern Adriatic Vis is just under 90 square kilometers in size and is more hilly than mountainous Vis is located about 60 km from the Croatian mainland Together with its smaller tributary island Biševo it is the furthest inhabited island from the coast of the Dalmatian mainland An estuary about 18 kilometers wide separates it from Hvar In the middle of the island there is a natural flatland which used to be used for a military airfield the island has a developed road network in largely good condition The small company Vis Special Landrover Tours has taken advantage of this old but top maintained “Landies” they lead visitors over the island show sights and explain vividly the eventful history of the island with our sailing cat in Vis and have already arranged before by phone with Filip Melki who is already waiting for us with his green Landrover at the port which is a maximum of 17 kilometers long and eight kilometers wide is known for its beautiful beaches and bays as well as for its olive and wine cultivation he will drive us crisscross across the island – while we would also experience “real off-road feeling,” promises Filip who likes to work as a guide for his cousin who owns the small company “Vis Special Landrover Tours.” until the breakup of the former socialist republic of Yugoslavia in 1992 various ruling houses of Europe controlled the island of Vis The island’s strategic location has been appreciated by Greeks the island of Vis was considered a “forbidden island” because foreigners were strictly forbidden to enter After the disintegration of Yugoslavia and the emergence of the Republic of Croatia the island is accessible to foreign visitors We visit the former submarine base Parja tunnel which was carved twenty meters high into the stone of a rock over a length of 110 meters – just one of a total of three submarine bases that existed in Yugoslavia at that time There were two others in Šibenik and on the island of Brač There used to be room for two 80-meter-class submarines here because “a lot of things were better” then than now who earns his living by doing various jobs A charter sailing yacht is anchored in front of the entrance to the cave it’s a matter of law and order on the Croatian islands who actually comes from Split and found the love of his life in Vis Some young people are unimpressed by the historical significance of the former naval base – and make fun of jumping from the 18-meter-high concrete gate on the side into the crystal-blue shimmering water as a test of courage We roam through caves formerly used for military purposes which had been painstakingly driven into the stone of the mountains at that time and rattle with the unair-conditioned Landy first on the direct way west whereby the aging car acknowledges every gear shift with a crash and jerk A short stroll along the harbor edge and an iced coffee in one of the numerous restaurants on the waterfront later we sit up again – it is already time for the return trip We decide to return here next year to sail one of the traditional because unfortunately we lack the time today the Aerodrom belongs to the further west in Podhumlje Konoba Pesa in which – in the oldest house of the place – home-grown and -prepared specialties are offered and in addition the own excellent wines Vugava and Mali plavac are served – also this visit we take ourselves for our next trip to Vis firmly because today we have already reserved a table with Ibiza in its trendy Konoba & Bar Lola in the Matije Gupca 12 in the old town of Vis dressed like a hamburger hipster with a slanted cap and a full black beard octopus as well as freshly caught fish dressed with sweet potatoes ravioli with baba ghanoush – a puree of Arabic cuisine consisting of eggplant and sesame paste – and last but not least a delicious carrot cake prepared with cheese and orange; accompanied by fresh the weather forecast predicts stronger wind from the north and rain Already in the afternoon we could see from the changing clouds that a weather change is imminent Or will we only get to feel the foothills of it You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube Comiza Island VIS | YouTube Channel by SeaHelp Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.