To sail climate activist Greta Thunberg across the Atlantic – eastbound – aboard La Vagabonde was the voyage of a lifetime for skipper Nikki Henderson. She shares the inside storyPhotos: Elayna Carausu / Nikki HendersonThe sky flashed a blinding white …
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Adventure and Elegance: S/Y Eleonora For Sale For a true sailing adventure, encompassing escapade and adrenaline while embracing all of the comfort and elegance of a true superyacht experience, look no further than Van Der Graaf’s S/Y Eleonora. This majestic …
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Suzy Carmody on the vibrant culture and storied history that awaits cruisers visiting the remote pacific archipelago of HawaiiPhoto: Jo Ann Snover / AlamyWe started our Pacific voyage on board Distant Drummer, our 45ft Liberty cutter-rigged sloop, from Wellington, New …
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50m Mangusta RUSH Finds New Owner Imperial Yachts has announced the sale of 50-metre Mangusta superyacht RUSH. A joint central listing between Imperial and Edmiston, the details of Rush’s sale remain confidential however her asking price was in the region …
Andy Rice gets top tips on how to use a staysail to turbocharge your boat from Volvo Ocean Race winning skipper Mike SandersonStaysails really come into their own during long periods of strong winds, such as the Fastnet Race. Photo: …
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Feadship Launches 100M Superyacht Moonrise This morning marked monumental news for the world’s largest superyacht fleet, as Feadship launched their highly anticipated Project 1008 – now known as Moonrise. 100M Moonrise was spotted leaving Feadship’s Makkum facility early this morning, …
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