Halfway around the world on his cruising catamaran, ocean racer Nick Bubb reveals what he’s learned sailing 15,000 miles with his familyAfter a fast downwind passage from French Polynesia, we sailed into Fijian waters, just under 12 months after setting …
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Oru Kayaks pioneered origami-style boats – easy-to-transport craft that come flat-packed and fold out into sea-going freedom machines – and the Bay ST is the most versatile of the fleetThe Oru Bay ST folding kayak turned many heads at this …
We sailors know a thing or two about soft luggage. The best duffel bag though is really a matter of functional practicality fused with personal taste. I’ve picked out a range of the best duffel bags for sailors from 30L …
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Freezing your mitts off on nightwatch? Gadding about in the cold and can’t feel your hands? The take a look at our top choices of best waterproof handwarmers. These rechargeable devices will keep you warm time after time. If you …
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Chris Tibbs on the latest software making routing through waves easier for sailors as wave forecasting becomes ever better Many years ago on a dark March in the Atlantic we were hit by a large wave on the beam – …
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The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is due to set off on boxing day once again in 2022, with an impressive 111 boats due to take to the startlineSydney sailors are counting down the days – not until December 25, but …
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