Pip Hare explains why efficient and well-planned watch handovers are vital to ensure a happy crew and a well kept yacht on passageOn longer voyages, and passages with larger crews, a good watch system is essential to the efficient running …
Alex Thomson is supporting newcomer Scott Shawyer and Canada Ocean Racing in his goal to reach the 2028 Vendée GlobeWhen solo ocean racing skipper Alex Thomson announced that he was stepping aside from competitive sailing after the 2020 Vendée Globe, …
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The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race was a long, slow affair, eventually decided by just over 7 minutes. YW boat tester Rupert Holmes racing with Richard Palmer on Jangada took the overall winA flurry of competitors in the Sevenstar …
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From Perceptions to Pyranhas, there are myriad makers of quality kayaks, for all kinds of aquatic adventures from sea kayaking to whitewater paddling – this guide will take you through the best kayak brands currently building boats and help you …
How to set up your boat for smooth, stress-free downwind sailing and how to pick the best downwind sail: Rachael Sprot examines the optionsFor the coastal sailor, upwind sailing skills are critical: there’s nothing like a lee shore to focus …
A bumper crop of mono- and multihulls debut at international boat shows this autumn. Toby Hodges, Rupert Holmes and David Harding preview the headliners at Cannes 2022Hosted every September in the Port of Cannes, the Cannes Yachting Festival is Europe’s …
