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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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 …
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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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 …
