Pete Goss has sailed more different yachts than most of us could imagine, but it’s a home-built 32ft gaffer that is his chef-d’oeuvre, as Elaine Bunting finds outThey won’t come into a marina very often, but when they do, Pete …
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From popular Scandinavian waters, to off-the-beaten-track eastern gems, Wietze van der Laan and Janneke Kuysters share six great Baltic sailing routes The Baltic is one of the best cruising grounds in Europe, with a myriad of options to choose from. …
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Chris Tibbs takes a look at the best options for navigating though the doldrums or Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)Doldrums’: a state of stagnation or depression, or an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light …
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Olympic Gold medallist Dylan Fletcher talks through leeward mark rounding strategy and how to come out on top with Andy RiceThe leeward mark is one of the biggest pinch points on the race course, with the opportunity for huge gains …
Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Sea and The Snow Philip Temple’s remarkable tale of sailing to the farthest wastes of the Southern OceanIn the world of small-craft seafaring and modern mountaineering, 1964/5 seems very distant. Philip Temple’s remarkable …
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A fan of kayaks of all kinds for over 30 years, Tech Editor Fox Morgan discusses what makes the best inflatable kayak or canoe in this tried and tested guide There’s something for all budget levels. I love my yacht …
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