The Solitaire du Figaro is one of the most notoriously tidal racecourses in sailing; 2024 winner Tom Dolan explains tidal planning strategy with Andy Rice“We’re all tadpoles swimming in a stream,” says Tom Dolan of single-handed offshore racing. With so …
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In a shock statement, INEOS has announced that the Britannia team has split from team boss Sir Ben Ainslie, and intend to launch its own challenge, throwing the British America’s Cup bid for the 38th America’s Cup into question. Sir …
Boat love is like any love: expensive, time consuming, and utterly hypnotic. And I have a problem. I have fallen in love with a boat.Being a professional sailor, I realise how stupid this is, and I really should know better. …
Sailing a small boat alone in a rising wind and growing seas, Alex Zimmerman battles to reach shelter. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Becoming CoastalAlex Zimmerman gives us a new perspective on small boat seafaring. His vessels are Hornpipe, …
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Hoek Design is a long-standing master in this field, and the Eagle 46, which was unveiled by Leonardo Yachts at Cannes in September, is unlikely to disappoint.The Eagle 46The Eagle 46’s elegant and timeless lines feature very long overhangs, but …
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As one of 12 jury members from across Europe who all tested the 12 shortlisted yachts, and the only British judge, Toby Hodges reveals the best yachts of 2025. Here’s his verdict on the winners and nominees. The European Yacht …
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