Sam Fortescue looks at the latest clothing developments making technical marine clothing more eco-friendlyBack in the days when togging up for a sail meant donning a stout Guernsey and some tightly woven gaberdines, sustainability was barely on the agenda. Wool …
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When it comes to picking the right kit for offshore sailing it’s hard to know where to start. Here, we walk you through the key items you need to head off into the oceanOffshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous …
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Improving the humble tack is an area where many crews can make gains, even marginal ones. Olympian and Ocean Race skipper Robert Stanjek shares some key areas to focus on for improvement with Andy RiceTacking into an uncomfortable swell using …
Your home to explore the world’s most remote places: Outremer’s latest bluewater catamaran delivers style, safety and speed in just 52 feet“Trustability” was the word that Caroline and Magnus Tallqvist used to describe Franny, their brand new Outremer 52 – …
The IMOCA 60 Malizia-Seaexplorer is the world’s fastest monohull, having set a blistering 24-hour record of 641.08 nautical miles while competing in The Ocean Race transatlantic legFollowers of the IMOCA 60 fleet will know that two names have dominated the class …
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The best kayak shoes supply support, grip and provide protection for your feet from everything from the cold to sharp objects in the shallows at the put-in and take-out pointsThere are myriad styles of paddling footwear available – from wetsuit …
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