The new Stephen Waring 39 evokes classic designs from the mid-20th century with a timeless aesthetic and contemporary innovation.The Stephens Waring 39. Photo: Alison LangleyThis more classic and cruising-oriented design is intended as a blend of timeless design and contemporary …
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Sam Goodchild is the first British skipper home in the Vendée Globe, finishing an impressive 9th in his first attempt at the solo round the world raceLES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE – JANUARY 25, 2025 : VULNERABLE skipper Sam Goodchild (GBR) …
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The Solitaire du Figaro is one of the most notoriously tidal racecourses in sailing; 2024 winner Tom Dolan explains tidal planning strategy with Andy Rice“We’re all tadpoles swimming in a stream,” says Tom Dolan of single-handed offshore racing. With so …
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In a shock statement, INEOS has announced that the Britannia team has split from team boss Sir Ben Ainslie, and intend to launch its own challenge, throwing the British America’s Cup bid for the 38th America’s Cup into question. Sir …
Boat love is like any love: expensive, time consuming, and utterly hypnotic. And I have a problem. I have fallen in love with a boat.Being a professional sailor, I realise how stupid this is, and I really should know better. …
Sailing a small boat alone in a rising wind and growing seas, Alex Zimmerman battles to reach shelter. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Becoming CoastalAlex Zimmerman gives us a new perspective on small boat seafaring. His vessels are Hornpipe, …
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