Shipping a yacht might feel like ‘cheating’ to some, but for those on a time-budget, it makes a lot of sense in order to get the most out of your cruisingThough the idea of owning a yacht to many conjures …
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Four days and nights of gale-force conditions is a baptism of fire for Andrew Tunstall and crew in their cruiser-racer. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Slow Boat to UruguayIf you’ve ever dreamed about buying a boat and sailing to …
An Edinburgh-based company is trialling a new acoustic device with the aim to deter orca from ‘attacking’ yachts as problems continue off the Portuguese coastOrcas can live in all oceans of the world and are the second most widely distributed …
Charter skippers Mark van de Weg and Caroline Theoret embarked on a voyage for themselves – to the most remote islands of the Southern Atlantic, Indian Ocean and PacificIt’s five years since our first voyage to Antarctica and we need …
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After a decade aboard his yacht bluewater cruising, Joshua shankle shares his 10 top tips gained over 10 years on the waterBluewater cruising can be a transformative journey, filled with remarkable moments and unforgettable adventures. But challenges come hand in …
Luke Berry and Antoine Joubert were racing in the Transat Jacques Vabre when their Ocean 50 trimaran suddenly dismasted and lost its port float. In an extraordinary rescue effort, Berry and Joubert were able to not only save the boat, but …
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