An Edinburgh-based company is trialling a new acoustic device with the aim to deter orca from ‘attacking’ yachts as problems continue off the Portuguese coastOrcas can live in all oceans of the world and are the second most widely distributed …
Charter skippers Mark van de Weg and Caroline Theoret embarked on a voyage for themselves – to the most remote islands of the Southern Atlantic, Indian Ocean and PacificIt’s five years since our first voyage to Antarctica and we need …
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After a decade aboard his yacht bluewater cruising, Joshua shankle shares his 10 top tips gained over 10 years on the waterBluewater cruising can be a transformative journey, filled with remarkable moments and unforgettable adventures. But challenges come hand in …
Luke Berry and Antoine Joubert were racing in the Transat Jacques Vabre when their Ocean 50 trimaran suddenly dismasted and lost its port float. In an extraordinary rescue effort, Berry and Joubert were able to not only save the boat, but …
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Pip Hare on how she’s turbocharged her IMOCA 60 Medallia ahead of next year’s Vendée Globe, the ultimate race for any singlehanded offshore sailorAhead of me, the bow of Medallia is pointing at the sky. This is not poetic license; …
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KM Yachts has been busily launching many new boats, including it’s smallest and largest yachts to date in terms of overall volumeDutch aluminium specialists KM Yachts continues to respond to a high demand in bespoke alloy and explorer-type yacht builds. …
