10 days after they were originally scheduled to depart, the IMOCA 60 fleet have finally started their Transat Jacques Vabre 2023, with sporty upwind conditions set to test the fleet on their first night of racingThe Transat Jacques Vabre 2023 …
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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Bruno Dubois nominates the dhow“I always have been impressed by the dhow, the traditional racing boats sailed in the United Arab …
If you want to sail downwind in big breeze it’s important to know how hard you can push. And how can you stay in control? Pro skipper Jelmer van Beek shares top tips with Andy Rice Pushing a boat close …
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In a press briefing Wednesday 2 November the Transat Jacques Vabre race director has reported on the different departure scenarios for the boats currently unable to leave Le Havre and LorientLE HAVRE, FRANCE – OCTOBER 29 : Class 40 are …
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Whether you’re looking for a cooler backpack or a hard cooler, there are some great early Black Friday cooler deals to be had already….From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands of savvy shoppers looking out for the …
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Three fleets got underway in the Transat Jacques Vabre – but the 40s IMOCAs have been held ashore due to a severe Atlantic depressionYesterday’s scheduled start for the Transat Jacques Vabre – the double-handed race across the Atlantic from Le …
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