Though the majority of yacht purchases are made in cash, there are some innovative companies in the yacht finance sector that offer different ways to finance a yachtIf you are one of the many boat owners who buys with cash, …
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In the latest of our series on double handed sailing skills, Pip Hare explains how to handle and best use furling sails with two onboardPhoto: All photos Richard Langdon/Pip Hare Ocean Racing Double-handed sailing is gaining in popularity across many …
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Rupert Holmes on the future of chartplotters and onboard displays, which are developing in several directions from tablets to multifunction displaysMultifunction displays for navigation, instrument data, radar, AIS, and even watching Netflix, continue to evolve, especially at the high end …
British solo sailor Ian Herbert-Jones has been successfully rescued following an international search and rescue operation after he was rolled, dismasted and injured in a major storm in the South Atlantic. Ian Herbert Jones (52) / UK / Tradewind 35 …
British solo skipper Ian Herbert-Jones has activated his EPIRB while in a serious storm in the South Atlantic whilst sailing in the Golden Globe Race: rescue underwayIan Herbert-Jones (GBR) on board ‘Puffin’. UPDATED: Golden Globe Race organisers have issued a ‘Code …
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What you wear while out on the water while paddling is crucially important – not just in terms of comfort, but also for your safetyPhoto: Getty ImagesRegular kayakers, especially those who venture out all year round, generally have an ensemble …
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