Competing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup is an epic mother-daughter adventure for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie SnijdersFika rolls in the swell as Sophie clings to the mast. Twenty-four hours since we left Melbourne, we are sailing through Bass Strait, notorious …
The new Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus keeps a low profile with its classic hull form. Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus. Photo: Billy BlackThis large Spirit of Tradition yacht is another masterpiece from Belfast, Maine-based Stephens Waring Design that blends classic style …
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The new Mylius 72 offers plenty of scope for customisation, along with impressive attention to detailThis enormously powerful and spacious water-ballasted Shaun Carkeek design is intended to appeal to those who want to be competitive on the Mediterranean’s regatta scene, …
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Catch up on all the action from the Ocean Race Europe Leg 1, including the shocking collision at the start, a dramatic overtake from Team Malizia, and Team Biotherm’s strong lead. Photo: Lloyd Images / the Ocean Race Europe.Paul Meilhat‘s …
A heart-stopping encounter when a migrant vessel collides with a cruising yacht leaves Susan Smillie shaken but thankful. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Half Bird Susan Smillie’s book The Half Bird tells the story of a former Guardian …
Liveaboard cruisers Larissa Clark and Duncan Copeland on how sailors can get involved with ocean conservation and citizen science projectsThere is a fierce and surprisingly passionate debate unfolding on the deck of Freeranger, our 50ft Beneteau. The question at hand …
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