The iconic season-closing regatta Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was an immersive history lesson for Crosbie LorimerThe great French sailor, Eric Tabarly, an instrumental figure in the origins of what is now Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, is reputed to have said …
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Beyond the forbidding entry rules of Taiwan is a culture rich in seafaring history and stunning landscapes, finds Cameron DueckWe were still five miles from port when we realised that clearing into Taiwan might not be as simple as we’d …
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Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents after being struck by the boom on yachts competing in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart RaceRace startOrganisers of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, which started on 26 December, have confirmed that tragically …
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The latest generation of radar options offer impressive clarity and differentiation, plus game-changing features for collision avoidance, says Rachael Sprot. She tests them on a busy Channel crossingCollision avoidance technology has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Radar has …
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Bali has been the focus of the Catana Group for the last decade or so, and this new Bali 5.8 flagship completes an extensive range between 38ft and 58ft.The Bali 5.8’s fixed bimini sunroof over the flybridge helps to house …
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Cruising doyen – and founder of the original ARC transatlantic rally, Jimmy Cornell is organising a new expedition route adventure to both the north and south hemisphere high latitudes for experienced sailorsAventura IV, the Garcia Exploration 45, in the NW …
