The Ocean Race: All set for leg two
The fleet of 5 IMOCA 60s are all set for the second leg of The Ocean Race to Cape Town, with light winds expected to frustrate the fleet over the first few daysWith the first leg of the much-delayed The …
Making the switch: How we become liveaboards
A gentle introduction to the cruising life set Kate Ashe-Leonard on course for a full transocean liveaboard adventureWe’re sailing by the Gulf of Venezuela as we approach the Colombian coastline, a notoriously difficult stretch of water with frequent high winds, …
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The Ocean Race: Holcim-PRB win Leg One
Kevin Escoffier’s team Holcim-PRB has won the first leg of The Ocean Race, holding off a hard-charging 11th Hour racing Team, while Poland’s WindWhisper Racing Team won the VO65 Sprint LegFrench skipper Kevin Escoffier led his Swiss-flagged Team Holcim-PRB to …
Best yacht 2023: European yacht of the year winners
The European Yacht of the Year 2023 winners have been announced and comprise the best yacht winners in five categories including a special mention award. Toby Hodges was one of the 12 jury members who test sailed each of the …
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Fastest woman around the world: Dona Bertarelli’s quest for the Jules Verne Trophy
The fastest woman around the world, Dona Bertarelli has spent 10 years trying to win the Jules Verne. Helen Fretter finds out whyOcean racing is an unsentimental world. It’s deeply unglamorous, stripping its participants of every iota of vanity. Failures …
Best chronograph watches buying guide: The ultimate stopwatches for sailors
From luxury brands like Ulysse Nardin and Omega to entry-level models by Spinnaker or Timex, all the best chronograph watches offer a stopwatch function for sailors while on board – particularly handy when it comes to regatta timing…There are plenty …
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