Sail changes in the dark require good understanding from all crew about what might go wrong, and a high level of teamwork to identify and sort out problems before they escalate. Pip Hare shares some of her recommended techniques for …
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The mysterious and tragic disappearance of the single-handed sailor Donald Crowhurst more than 50 years ago continues to fascinate. Nic Compton explains why… Hailed as a round the world single-handed hero, Donald Crowhurst in fact never left the Atlantic during …
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MYS 19: Rosetti Superyachts on Explorer Territory Welcoming Fulvio Dodich, CEO of Rosetti Superyachts to the studio, Superyachts.com couldn’t wait to hear the latest from the yard following the recent laying of their first ever keel. Working as a commercial …
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Losing your mast is one of the worst things that can happen during an ocean crossing – bluewater veteran Susan Glenny explains what to do after a dismastingWhen the Hallberg Rassy 46 Lykke dismasted during the 2017 ARC, the spinnaker …
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MYS 19: Ocean Alexander Catering to a Global Market CEO of US yacht builder Ocean Alexander, Johnny Chueh, speaks on the Saturday of the Monaco Yacht Show about his desires to target an international market and the new projects that …
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MYS 19: Baglietto’s Milestones and Modernisation Reflecting on investing in new modern facilities and the ground-breaking projects coming from the Italian shipyard, Baglietto CEO Michele Gavino spoke to Monica Walton at the Breaking News Centre on the last day of …
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