The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race was a long, slow affair, eventually decided by just over 7 minutes. YW boat tester Rupert Holmes racing with Richard Palmer on Jangada took the overall winA flurry of competitors in the Sevenstar …
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From Perceptions to Pyranhas, there are myriad makers of quality kayaks, for all kinds of aquatic adventures from sea kayaking to whitewater paddling – this guide will take you through the best kayak brands currently building boats and help you …
How to set up your boat for smooth, stress-free downwind sailing and how to pick the best downwind sail: Rachael Sprot examines the optionsFor the coastal sailor, upwind sailing skills are critical: there’s nothing like a lee shore to focus …
A bumper crop of mono- and multihulls debut at international boat shows this autumn. Toby Hodges, Rupert Holmes and David Harding preview the headliners at Cannes 2022Hosted every September in the Port of Cannes, the Cannes Yachting Festival is Europe’s …
The Gambier archipelago enchants solo cruiser Charlotte Guillemot and photographer Julien GirardotI didn’t expect to see it. I was on watch, on my 23rd day at sea, when the island of Mangareva appeared in the distance in front of my …
The new PRB IMOCA 60 is one of the latest to launch in a flurry of new launches. Originally designed for The Ocean Race, it will be Kevin Escoffier’s boat for the next Vendée GlobeAs if the new PRB IMOCA …
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