A gripping tale of Outrunning a Sirocco storm off Italy’s southern shore in an 18ft Drascombe Lugger, this extract from The Lugworm Chronicles introduced by Tom CunliffeFor anyone interested in small-boat voyaging – or indeed, any sailor wanting to get …
In the latest instalment of her series on double handed sailing skills, Pip Hare explains the best processes for handling symmetric spinnakersRotate the spinnaker to behind the jib and mainsail so it is to leeward and blanketed by them. Photo: …
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Waterproof bluetooth speakers have improved massively in sound quality and can now offer decent levels of quality, some even matching bigger speaker systems Although an early adopter of them, I used to think waterproof Bluetooth speakers were a bit of …
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Terry Hutchinson nominates Quantum RacingTerry Hutchinson is tactician for the Quantum Racing TP52 and nominates the team’s Botin-designed USA 52018. “The …
Over 250 transatlantic skippers from the most recent ARC fleet report back on the efficacy and reliability of their self-steering and self-sufficiency equipmentFew cruising skippers would argue with ocean sailing guru and founder of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) …
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Toby Hodges looks at the latest inflatables, water toys, and accessories that will help maximise your enjoyment afloat in the sunCaption goes hereWith the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing many of us have our boats back on the …
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