Hitting rocks is one of a sailor’s worst fears: Joshua Shankle explains what to do if you’re unfortunate enough to run aground on a yachtWith one foot on the beach and a fresh breeze in her sails, our old yacht …
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Biting back against charges of a lack of transparency, Team New Zealand has taken the unprecedented step of releasing the Protocol draft – we take a look at some of the key changes (including stored power, women’s crew positions, and …
In Europe there’s some new rules regarding your AIS beacon and designation Class M. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant…If you’re like me and you’ve got a healthy collection of gadgets clipped, zipped, and stashed around every …
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Contrasting passages when sailing the Pacific to Hawaii and back revealed the importance of crew dynamics to Tor JohnsonKaimana. Photo: Tor JohnsonAfter two recent deliveries sailing the Pacific to Hawaii and back, on two very different boats, with two very …
The America’s Cup is going to Naples, but the key question is: will there be wind? We get an exclusive insider’s guide to the prevailing sailing conditions from local Naples legend and race officer Luciano CosentinoRacing the Gulf of Naples …
As a professional skipper and regular offshore sailor, a question I am often asked by boat owners and new skippers, “which beacon should I get? is AIS or PLB better for me?” Well, let me make a case for BOTH…PLB …
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