Mike Birch, 1931-2022
One of offshore racing’s most celebrated skippers, Mike Birch, who won the first edition of the Route du Rhum on a 36ft trimaran in 1978, has died aged 90(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 4, 1978, Canadian Mike …
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Best cold water swimming gear: 6 essential items for a winter dip
If you want to be able to take to the water all-year-round, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the best cold water swimming gear. Here’s our pick of the best kit…Choosing the best cold water swimming gear can be …
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Golden Globe Race favourite Damien Guillou faces mid-ocean rudder repairs
Damien Guillou, one of the favourites in this year’s singlehanded Golden Globe Race, is facing mid-ocean repairs to his self-steering gear in the South Atlantic, while British leader Simon Curwen gets stuck up his mastDamien Guillou training off Lorient ahead …
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How to follow the Rolex Middle Sea Race
The 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race starts this weekend from its spectacular start line in the middle of Valetta harbour, in Malta.The iconic Rolex Middle Sea Race startline. Photo: Rolex/Kurt ArrigoThe Rolex Middle Sea Race is one of the classic …
Second hand boats: buying a yacht in Europe
Buying a yacht in the EU is more complicated than it once was, following Brexit, but there’s now a growing bank of knowledge on how to smooth the process. We get expert advice on some of the key questions.Double VAT, …
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Great Seamanship: sailing through desert storms in the Suez Canal
Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Sailing Suleika, the tale of Dennis Krebs taking a steel ketch through the Red SeaSailing Suleika by Dennis Krebs is a long sea-mile from a typical description of an extended cruise. Dennis met up …
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