As temperatures drop, Andy Rice gets tips on how to handle the cold from self-confessed Arctic weather fan and winning Clipper Round the World Race skipper Bob BeggsUnlike most of us, Bob Beggs seeks out extreme cold and is currently …
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If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you’ll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon. Tech Editor and marine safety gear and comms specialist, Fox Morgan has tested an array of the current beacons on …
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Stuck for gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with some great ideas as we list our best Christmas gifts for sailors Sailors can be notoriously difficult to buy for and sailing …
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Beneteau has been making a variant of the First 30 for many, many years. But this new versions marks a significant change The First 30 was Beneteau’s first sailing yacht when it launched in 1977 and it has since built …
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The new Fountaine Pajot 41 catamaran marks the start of the a completely new range for the La Rochelle-based yardFP has launched more than 4,000 catamarans over the last 40 years. The La Rochelle yard has just enjoyed its best …
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Deciding how much fuel to carry is an essential part of passage planning, but if something goes wrong you may need to transfer fuel at sea. Rachael Sprot reportsMost sailing yachts don’t carry enough fuel to motor across an ocean. …
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