Despite the warnings, sailing Colombia proves to be a hidden treasure for Max Campbell and the crew of Elixir‘Take care sailing Colombia,’ was the general theme of our farewell conversations as we prepared to leave the flat, arid island of …
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The Oscars of the boatbuilding world, the European Yacht of the Year 2022, have been announced. Together they comprise the five best yachts of the year in a variety categories and, for the first time, three special mention awards This is …
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With all ports across the Pacific closed, Carlos Cuadrado faced a 3,400-mile non-stop solo passage to make it home to AustraliaA pause for reflection late in the dayThe tireless whirring of my coffee machine brought me back to my senses …
What are the best boating products to look out for in 2022? Rupert Holmes previews some of the most exciting gear to come this yearTeak has been the boatbuilders’ timber of choice for decades, such as on the decking of …
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Helen Fretter talks to the supremely talented Tom Slingsby about his life a pro sailor and how he became an Olympic, America’s Cup and offshore racing winnerWhat is the mark of a truly great sailor? Is it an Olympic gold …
Grenadian-born Lexi Fisher gives us a Caribbean sailing and venues update for the 2022 season, including regulations in place for the major destinationsThese days it’s hard to predict what the world may look like in a few weeks, let alone …
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