How do you choose which satellite communication device to use for ocean sailing? By learning from others! Toby Hodges crunches the data from 216 skippers on the latest Atlantic rally for cruisersOur desire for almost constant communication and messaging, even…Read More
Meteorologist and all-round weather guru, Chris Tibbs explains weather forecast accuracy and details the reasons they can often be wrongHeavy weather is a regular feature. Photo: Amory Ross/Team Alvimedica/GettyWeather forecast accuracy will always be a hot topic of debate. As…Read More
The 49.5m modern classic Eleonora E, a replica of the schooner Westward, was struck by a 60m offshore supply vessel in Tarragona, Spain and later sankThe 49.5m Van der Graaf schooner Eleonora E, a replica of the record-breaking schooner Westward,…Read More
The Swiss-flagged America’s Cup team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing has named the key members of their sailing squad as they gear up for the 37th America’s CupAmerica’s Cup team Alinghi Red Bull Racing has named the key members of their…Read More
Phil Sampson checks out portable power stations that deliver 240V mains power in his guide to the best boat battery packsWhen Joni Mitchell sang ‘You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’ in her iconic song Big Yellow Taxi,…Read More
Rupert Holmes takes a look at the recently announced Grand Soleil 40 Performance, a new performance cruiser from the popular yachting brandIn recent years there’s been a dearth of new performance cruisers of this size, so this Grand Soleil 40…Read More
