Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this softwareUsing Open CPN with a satellite picture overlaid, we can see different resolutions within the overall picture. History slider shows previous Google Earth …
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47.5m Bilgin Yacht Lilium Sold by IYC In the latest news, global brokerage house IYC has announced the sale of the stunning 47.5m Bilgin yacht M/Y Lilium. The in-house deal was brokered by Kevin Bonnie and Léo Jordilof the IYC …
Pip Hare argues that AIS is one of sailing’s biggest technological developments of the past decade, but what exactly is it and how can sailors use it to their advantage?Image from the Marine Traffic website shows AIS data concentrated in …
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Enterprise is a 1977 S&S-designed 12 Metre, originally built to defend the America’s Cup, and fully restored in time for this year’s 12 Metre World Championships in Rhode Island. Dave Powlison reportsAmong the 21 elegant Twelves lining the docks at …
Round the world racer Pete Goss dreamed of cruising with his wife, Tracey, and bought a yacht to sail the world. He looks back at the delicious unfurling of life at a gentler paceAll photos: Jason PickeringOut of the blackness …
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Daryl Wakefield Tells of a Strong Summer at Westport It had been a while since we last caught up with Daryl Wakefield when we joined him on board the modern 38m Pepper XIII. Sitting down with the Westport Yachts President …
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