British solo sailor Alex Thomson will not compete in the next edition of the Vendée Globe, but will throw his support behind another skipper. He also has not ruled out making a return in 2028.Photo: Anthony Jones / Lloyd ImagesBritish …
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A 350-mile offshore isn’t everyone’s idea of relaxation, but Sweden’s Gotland Runt proved the perfect tonic for Nikki Henderson3:45am. I don hat, base layers, foulies, boots, head torch and neck gaiter before stepping up on deck. There I am greeted …
We take a first look at the stunning bluewater cruiser Path, a Baltic 146 built for an owner who is an experienced cruising sailor and which was recently on show at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021With speed comes an increasing …
Yachting World’s Toby Hodges sails the radical new ClubSwan 125 Skorpios and gives you a tour. Skorpios is the largest entrant in the Fastnet ever and took line honours weeks after launch in 2021It’s tricky to gauge speed and scale …
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Sailing in winter can be a magical experience, providing you have the right clothing. That’s just as true whether you’re fighting the elements, or enjoying a beautifully sunny day in a spell of fine weather.Decent sailing gloves are an essential …
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At the recent Monaco Yacht Show, we took a look at several of the featured new yachts on display, including the new Swan 98Swan 98 under sail. Photo: Carlo BorlenghiThe pandemic seems to have in no way slowed Nautor’s Swan, …
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