Ocean racing tech seems to be developing at breakneck pace – but it takes years to get these complex beasts up to speedThomas Coville and Sodebo, racing in the Arkea Ultim Challenge 2024. Photos: Alexis CourcouxWhen Francis Joyon and his …
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Sponsor Content created with Hanse YachtsOver the last 35 years, Hanse has forged a very clear position in the cruising yacht market, which no other builder has the capability to achieve in such an inspiring and effective manner. Positioned very …
Want to watch the 2026 Sydney SailGP action from anywhere in the world but don’t know when or where to watch it? Here’s everything you need to know to tune in The race for the $2 million SailGP 2026 prize …
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Professional skipper Will Harris explains to Andy Rice how to make a navigation plan using weather models to win a sailing raceWill Harris at the nav station of the IMOCA Malizia in the 2023 iteration of The Ocean Race. Photo: …
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We take a look at some of the more impressive and promising kit launches coming tov a chandlery near you in 2026The marine industry continues to prove that even the most standard piece of equipment is ripe for a revolution. …
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Niue, a tiny island, captures Miranda Baker’s heart after an adventurous South Pacific sailing passage via Minerva Reef, the mid-ocean refugeElliot silhouetted on Fortaleza’s bow against a beautiful South Pacific sunset in the west. Photo: Miranda Baker and Elliot RussoIt …
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