With big wind forecast at the start and a record entry, predicting the winner of the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race is going to be tough. Helen Fretter takes a look at the key runners and ridersThis Saturday’s 2023 Rolex Fastnet …
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If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you’ll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon. Tech Editor and marine safety gear and comms specialist, Fox Morgan has tested an array of the current beacons on …
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As winner of the Golden Globe Race, Kirsten Neuschäfer is the first woman to win a solo around the world race. Helen Fretter finds out what drives her“Sometimes in the tropics, if it’s nice and calm, I’ll drop sail and …
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Meteorologist Sebastian Wache explains how climate change is impacting weather systems, and how ice melt in the Arctic can affect an Atlantic crossing, Northern European cruising season, and moreFor bluewater cruisers one of the most significant impacts of climate change …
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The best kayak seats are quick and easy to set up, and offer enough lower back support and posterior comfort to make every paddling escapade on your boat or board an enjoyable experience. Alongside stand-up paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks are easily …
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Amazon Prime Day is here and I’ve been eagerly awaiting some Garmin deals to share with friends and family. As I’ve become a self proclaimed sports watch geek, I’ve picked through hundreds of Prime Day deals to bring you my …
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