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Knut Frostad joins navigation platform Orca
Former Navico CEO and Volvo Ocean Race leader Knut Frostad has joined the navigation company, Orca Knut Frostad has been appointed a member of the board and executive advisor at Orca. Credit: Orca Norwegian offshore sailor and former Navico CEO Knut Frostad has joined the navigation platform, Orca. He has been appointed a member of…
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Helly Hansen buoyancy aids recalled due to drowning risk
The Office for Product Safety & Standards has recalled several models of Helly Hansen buoyancy aids as they pose a risk of drowning to users The Helly Hansen 34250 Rider Kayak Vest is one of the models affected. Credit: Office for Product Safety & Standards Due to manufacturing failures, several models of Helly Hansen buoyancy…
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Don’t Get Caught Out When Sailing to France and the EU – An Essential Sailor’s Guide to Navigating Brexit Borders
An essential guide to sailing to France and understanding the post-brexit rules
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The Sailor Duo Documenting Their Intrepid Voyages and Yacht Refit that Will Hook You on Ocean Travel – Must-Watch Adventures of the Sailing Florence YouTube Channel
The Sailing Florence YouTube channel gives an authentic healthy dose of what it’s really like to sail around the world and live aboard
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Best Flasks for Sailing Adventures: Our Top Choices for Long Days at Sea and Life on Deck
Looking for a handy flask for your days out on the water? Here’s six brilliant containers that will keep you and your drinks chilled
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Unlocking the Best Sailing Spots in the North and South – Ultimate Guide to Finding an American Yacht Charter Destination
A guide to choosing an American yacht charter destination – whether you’re looking North or South, these two continents have a lot to offer
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Our Guide to the Best Modern Sailing Trainers for Life On and Off the Water
Finding the right pair of sailing trainers can be the difference between a good and bad day out on the water – here’s a few we love for both men and women
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Big C solo sailor Andrew Bedwell rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic in his 100cm boat
The Canadian Coast Guard has rescued Andrew Bedwell after his 100cm vessel, Big C V2 got into difficulties around 75NM east of Newfoundland’s Bay de Verde Peninsula Big C is built from aluminium and is 100cm long and 140cm wide. Credit: Katy Stickland/Practical Boat Owner/Future PLC Big C V2 solo sailor Andrew Bedwell is now…
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‘Why I Cringe Over Female-Only Sailing Events’ – Yacht Racing Expert Calls for Overhauling How We Give Female Sailors a Platform
Racing and yachting expert Georgie Corlett-Pitt tells us how female-only sailing events are missing the mark in her case against gender-segregated racing
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20 Years of the Jester Challenge: Celebrating Low-Budget, Single-Handed Seamanship
Jester Challenge founder Ewen Southby-Tailyour and PBO’s Jake Kavanagh on the enduring appeal of this long-distance sailing event Many Challengers go on to voyage extensively. Frenchman Pierre-Yves Cavey, seen here at the start of the 2024 Azores event, is currently cruising the coast of Newfoundland in his Jouet 24. Credit: Jake Kavanagh This year’s Jester…