Mark Chisnell recalls how a tiny calibration error with a boat’s new instrument system turned a tactical move into an awkward groundingIt’s the second day of a race weekend, an early season shakedown for boat and crew. A pleasant 12-14 …
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After 17 days and 3,259 miles, the first sight of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas should have been the end of a dream—but after the initial euphoria, I started wondering if this iconic port of call is worth the effort‘Laaaaaaaaaand …
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Running a successful offshore campaign on a budget requires some smart thinking. Winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race Young Skipper trophy, Lawrence Herbert, shares some tips with Andy Rice.Lawrence Herbert loves his offshore racing but he and the Corazon crew …
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Is spending the kind of money you can buy a house for on a yacht actually the sensible option for taking a sabbatical? Will Bruton on purchasing a yacht for £250,000-£500,0000.This price point could see you set off on the …
Charlie Dalin reveals in his autobiography that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and won the gruelling 2024/25 Vendée Globe while continuing treatment for the illness.Charlie Dalin one of the race favourites. Photo: Martin Viezzer / Disobey / MacifFrench …
This year’s Amazon deals have seen major discounts on vital safety tech, making satellite messengers more accessible than everEvery year when big deals days roll around (be it Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day or the American retail giant’s latest discount …
