Meteorologist and sailor Chris Tibbs explains how a better understanding of the jet stream can improve your navigational planningThe 500mb chart shows the jet stream moving north over Greenland before reappearing as a northerly wind over the UK. Mid-Atlantic a …
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MYS 19: ISS, the Industry’s Global Network Founded in 1989 to represent the large yacht industry, the International Superyacht Society is an extensive network of global alliances, giving a voice to all professionals in the industry. Speaking to superyachts.com during …
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MYS 19: Lynx Yachts on Evolving Explorers Filippo Rossi, Sales and Marketing Manager at Lynx Yachts, visited the superyachts.com Breaking News Centre on Saturday of the Monaco Yacht Show to talk about the Dutch shipyard’s latest projects and the industry …
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MYS 19: Equiom Group Joins World’s Yachting Hub With 18 global offices and over 650 professionals, Equiom Group is a global professional services provider with the expertise to deliver a holistic service to complex yachting regulations. Speaking to superyachts.com during …
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Sail changes in the dark require good understanding from all crew about what might go wrong, and a high level of teamwork to identify and sort out problems before they escalate. Pip Hare shares some of her recommended techniques for …
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The mysterious and tragic disappearance of the single-handed sailor Donald Crowhurst more than 50 years ago continues to fascinate. Nic Compton explains why… Hailed as a round the world single-handed hero, Donald Crowhurst in fact never left the Atlantic during …
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