Jürg’s Journal
Nature gives me clarity, and if I can share it through my photography, it makes me happy.

Photo: Philipp
Culture of the Possible Interview with Ernesto Bertarelli
Exclusive interview with Swiss billionaire and Alinghi founder Ernesto Bertarelli, discussing the America's Cup, innovation, and the 'Culture of the possible'. Discover insights into resilience, continuous improvement, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level of sailing.
When boats become a platform
During the last visit in Barcelona I had the unique opportunity to discuss with the design coordinator, Adolfo Carrau from Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team, about these design miracles of the 37th America’s Cup.
Dare to Dream, Prove to Achieve: An Afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the Medal Maker
As Paris 2024 approaches, I had the unique opportunity to spend an afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the legendary "Medal Maker," in a photo studio. With 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, and 20 world championship titles under his belt, Victor’s journey from a Soviet sportsman to the head coach of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team is nothing short of inspiring. Our conversation revealed deep insights into his simple yet profound coaching philosophy, the importance of balancing dreams with hard work, and the universal lessons that extend beyond the world of sports.
100 Days until the Start of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup
Today marks 100 days until the regatta for the oldest sporting trophy, the America's Cup, begins. This will be my fourth America's Cup,
The America's Cup is more than just photos; it's a voyage through the history of the oldest sporting trophy on the planet. It embodies sailing, the sea, friendships, design, innovation, disappointment, sorrow, and joy. It is, simple:
An addictive passion.
Nautic Legends - A glimpse into the soul
Since 2013 nautic legends project is collecting a growing number of interesting personalities from the nautical world: world-class sailors, surfers, champions, designers as well as entrepreneurs, and opinion leaders.
Inside Carbo-Link
Inside view of Carbo-Link, a Swiss high-tech organisation specialized in the design, engineering and manufacture of composite cables, tubes and reinforcement solutions. Carbo-Link spun-out from Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science & Technology in 2000, with the aim of solving complex structural challenges …
WOOD & WATCH
The Schaffhausen-based watch manufacturer IWC, which has been in partnership with the Boesch boat builder known for his classic mahogany since 2008, is joining in the celebration of Bösch’s 100th anniversary. The occasion is being commemorated with the “Century Edition” anniversary boat, along with the Aquatimer Automatic Edition “Boesch”.
A Moment with Shirley Robertson
Shirley Robertson, a British sailor who won two Olympic Gold medals, mother of two and presenter at CNN TV Series Mainsail.Portrait shooting has a magical element which I enjoy every time from the first to the last moment, having the privilege to spend a private moment lasting from a few minutes up to one day or more with a personality.
RUND UM mit einem Sonnenuntergang
Letztes Jahr war die Rundum kurz vor dem America’s Cup in Bermuda, eigentlich bin ich wegen der Rudum ein paar Tage zu späht nach Bermuda gereist. Der Sonnenuntergang in der Region Überlingen hat es aber voll kompensiert.
Modern Nature
Have been sitting by the water so many times and for so many reasons. Was it to find a solution for a problem, or simply to relax a bit and to enjoy time. Water is a magic element powerful, dangerous and beautiful. Can you hear the peaceful sound of this small waves hitting the the shoreline is so peaceful.
Volovo Ocean Race in China
A bit of sailingemotions from my last project in China Sanya with Team Alvimedica in Volvo Ocean Race.
Water Quality in Guanabara Bay Rio
First, the water is still dirty, and it smells bad in some places. Most of the day though, especially with the current running, it’s not so bad. The race course that will be near the bridge still has lots of plastic bags and floating debris around; those seem to be the major risk for sailors at the moment.
Pure Sailing Passion
The Swiss National Museum of transportaion, (by fare the largest and most visited museum in Switzerland) was planning a special exibition about sailing and this is the museum with largest IMAX screen in Switzerland.
