The 49.5m modern classic Eleonora E, a replica of the schooner Westward, was struck by a 60m offshore supply vessel in Tarragona, Spain and later sankThe 49.5m Van der Graaf schooner Eleonora E, a replica of the record-breaking schooner Westward, …
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The Swiss-flagged America’s Cup team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing has named the key members of their sailing squad as they gear up for the 37th America’s CupAmerica’s Cup team Alinghi Red Bull Racing has named the key members of their …
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Phil Sampson checks out portable power stations that deliver 240V mains power in his guide to the best boat battery packsWhen Joni Mitchell sang ‘You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’ in her iconic song Big Yellow Taxi, …
Rupert Holmes takes a look at the recently announced Grand Soleil 40 Performance, a new performance cruiser from the popular yachting brandIn recent years there’s been a dearth of new performance cruisers of this size, so this Grand Soleil 40 …
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. One of the world’s best sailors, Ken Read nominates Comanche.I was so fortunate to be working with an owner in Jim …
Aspiring bluewater cruisers are being invited to join the 2022 ARC Bluewater Cockpit Conversations chat in a “virtual cockpit”…Photo: James MitchellRally specialists World Cruising Club and bluewater yacht brokers Berthon International are joining forces once again this June and invite …
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