The dates and venue for the first America’s Cup preliminary regatta have been announced with AC40 racing due in September in the Catalonian port of Vilanova i la GeltrúThe Catalonian port of Vilanova i la Geltrú, has today, Friday 17 …
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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. America’s Cup and offshore legendary sailor Dawn Riley nominates the IACC yacht America True.San Francisco Yacht Club’s “America True” rounds the …
We take a look at the best kayak paddles for powering along during aquatic adventures from cruisy sea kayaking and estuary escapades to rowdy river runsAfter choosing the best kayak for your on-water adventures and escapades, the next biggest decision …
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Packing up your bags to live weeks, months or even years on a boat is generally not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It requires thought and in-depth preparation. Everyone needs to get on board with the decision and this has been identified …
As The Ocean Race crews charge around the world, is racing under autopilot cheating… or progress? Matt Sheahan considers the implications of the the new normal15 January 2023, Start of The Ocean Race, Leg 1 IMOCA BiothermThat’s not racing. It’s …
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Holcim-PRB, the dominant leader of The Ocean Race, has set a new 24-hour IMOCA record of 595.26 nautical milesIMOCA record run on Day 14 of The Ocean Race: high speeds onboard Team Holcim – PRB. Drone view.Kevin Escoffier’s Holcim-PRB, the …
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