The archetypal schooner cruiser-racer is back on the Caribbean circuit. Nigel Sharp joined Adela’s crew for its first regatta in five years, the Antigua Superyacht ChallengePhoto: Cory SilkenAt least eight determined and energetic crew were out on schooner cruiser-racer Adela’s …
All yachts should have the means to go aloft at sea – and a crew member willing and able to do soWhat do you do if a halyard lock gets stuck? What if your spinnaker is wrapped? What if your …
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With a host of new or changed Olympic Sailing classes, Paris 2024 could be one of the most exciting Games in years. But which athletes look set to take a podium? Helen Fretter speaks to Olympic sailing reporter Andy Rice …
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Hurricane Beryl has wreaked devastation across northern Grenadian islands and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Besides the destruction on land, hundreds of yachts have been damaged, some sunk.Hurricane Beryl has wreaked devastation across northern Grenadian islands and St Vincent and …
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Shipping a yacht might feel like ‘cheating’ to some, but for those on a time-budget, it makes a lot of sense in order to get the most out of your cruisingThough the idea of owning a yacht to many conjures …
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Four days and nights of gale-force conditions is a baptism of fire for Andrew Tunstall and crew in their cruiser-racer. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Slow Boat to UruguayIf you’ve ever dreamed about buying a boat and sailing to …
