It was the dream of a lifetime for James Ashwell to sail to the remote islands of Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New GuineaFor a month, the boys had been hidden in the mountains with their uncles. They had …
Marine Tech Editor Fox Morgan has created a short list of 16 of the best sailing watches on the market. There’s a range to suit all budgets and sailing needs, from a basic time waterproof timekeeper to a top of …
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The new Balance VersaDrive Hybrid 464CC and 502CC from Du Toit Yacht Design and Balance are longer and faster than previous models from these boatbuilders.Du Toit Yacht Design has also been busy with Balance again recently, conceiving longer, faster new …
Why sail offshore? often it’s To magnify your life. The bigger question is, will you like what you see?Photo: James MitchellAhoy there, from halfway to the Caribbean! This is my third attempt at writing this column. The first go was …
Knocked down, becalmed, grounded, and lost, Graham Cox’s attempt to sail from Australia to New Zealand in a 24-footer ends in near disasterFrom childhood, Graham Cox had dreamed of the ocean. Growing up in Durban, he’d spent his time hanging …
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The Evo 60, a modern-looking luxury catamaran expected to cost around $3.5m, will debut at the International Multihull Show in 2026.The Evo 60The Evo 60 is an eye-opening, performance-focused luxury cruising catamaran and a full South African project. Drawn by …
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