Route du Rhum skipper: Damien Seguin
As the 2022 Route du Rhum approaches, we take a look at some of the top names set to compete in the race. Toby Heppell looks at Damien Seguin’s chancesThere are a variety of usual routes into the world of …
Best sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising
Fox Morgan, Phil Sampson and Roger Hughes trst and review 16 of the best sailing watches available with functions for racing and cruising sailorsJust as tablets and even smartphones have revolutionised how sailors use multifunction displays and instruments, so the …
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Best marine binoculars: 8 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout on board
Even with modern navigational electronics that give your position to within a few metres, you’d still be wise to keep a good pair of marine binoculars on board. We pick out 8 of the best options…Whether for identifying a tricky …
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INEOS Britannia reveal new T6 America’s Cup test boat
INEOS Britannia has unveiled its new ‘LEQ12’ America’s Cup test boat, T6, while activity among all the teams has ramped up with two years to go until the 37th America’s CupINEOS Britannia has launched its first America’s Cup test boat. …
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Mike Birch, 1931-2022
One of offshore racing’s most celebrated skippers, Mike Birch, who won the first edition of the Route du Rhum on a 36ft trimaran in 1978, has died aged 90(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 4, 1978, Canadian Mike …
Best cold water swimming gear: 6 essential items for a winter dip
If you want to be able to take to the water all-year-round, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the best cold water swimming gear. Here’s our pick of the best kit…Choosing the best cold water swimming gear can be …
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