Chris Nicholson nominates the Volvo Open 70, Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand, as his Coolest Yacht. This is the yacht he skippered to 2nd place in the 2011/12 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, setting a new 24-hour monohull …
This year’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers proved a reminder that no ocean crossing is ever straightforward. Rachael Sprot and Helen Fretter reportWhen the 2021 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) set off from Gran Canaria on November 21, there was one …
World Sailing suspends sailors and officials from Russia and Belarus as part of widespread sporting sanctionsWEYMOUTH, ENGLAND – 29 JULY 2021: Pictures of the Swan race yacht ’Skorpios’ (Photo by Lloyd ImagesFollowing worldwide condemnation of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, …
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Sam Fortescue takes a look at some of the most popular user-generated navigation guides for boaters, which are fast replacing the traditional pilot guide bookPilot books used to be how we explored new destinations. Cruisers and charter sailors alike will …
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Emirates Team New Zealand have announced that big-hitters Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, and Glenn Ashby will all return for the 37th America’s Cup alongside a number of other familiar facesPete Burling, who has twice helmed Emirates Team New Zealand to …
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SUP instructor, racer and paddlesurfer Duncan Slater recommends nine of the best SUP accessories on the market right nowStand-up paddleboarding is a pleasingly simple activity: essentially all you need is a board and a paddle. But of course there is …
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