Want to sail around the world without retiring? Max Goodman and Charlotte Brannstrom on how they achieved their dream as ‘career break’ cruisersThere’s an old sailing joke that goes something like this: “In search of single man with boat. Please …
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Labour Day weekend is just a few hours away and West Marine have released some early sale deals that we are very happy to share with you.Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating …
Sam Fortescue looks at the latest clothing developments making technical marine clothing more eco-friendlyBack in the days when togging up for a sail meant donning a stout Guernsey and some tightly woven gaberdines, sustainability was barely on the agenda. Wool …
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When it comes to picking the right kit for offshore sailing it’s hard to know where to start. Here, we walk you through the key items you need to head off into the oceanOffshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous …
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Improving the humble tack is an area where many crews can make gains, even marginal ones. Olympian and Ocean Race skipper Robert Stanjek shares some key areas to focus on for improvement with Andy RiceTacking into an uncomfortable swell using …
Your home to explore the world’s most remote places: Outremer’s latest bluewater catamaran delivers style, safety and speed in just 52 feet“Trustability” was the word that Caroline and Magnus Tallqvist used to describe Franny, their brand new Outremer 52 – …
