We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Ocean racer Nick Moloney nominates the Open 50. Route du Rhum 2002“I’d been intrigued by solo or short-handed sailing since the …
The Ocean Cruising Club’s prestigious awards for cruising achievements have been announcedDustin Reynolds, Photo from the Ocean Cruising ClubThe Ocean Cruising Club’s top award, The OCC Barton Cup, has been awarded to Dustin Reynolds as he became the first double …
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Satellite phones and satellite trackers have transformed long-distance sailing, with the ability to download accurate weather forecasts, call anyone in the world and track positions across an ocean hour by hour. We guide you to find the best satellite phone …
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Tuning an autopilot can be complicated, but it’s vital to get the best out of your pilot in terms of control and power consumption. Pip Hare offers her expert tipsThe latest generation of autopilots require less manual input to perform …
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Despite the warnings, sailing Colombia proves to be a hidden treasure for Max Campbell and the crew of Elixir‘Take care sailing Colombia,’ was the general theme of our farewell conversations as we prepared to leave the flat, arid island of …
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The Oscars of the boatbuilding world, the European Yacht of the Year 2022, have been announced. Together they comprise the five best yachts of the year in a variety categories and, for the first time, three special mention awards This is …
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