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This sailor’s Atlantic crossing attempt in bonkers 100cm micro-boat has started. Will he make it?
With the favourable prevailing westerly winds now blowing, Andrew Bedwell has started his Atlantic crossing aboard his 100cm boat, Big C V2 Andrew Bedwell has carried out extensive sea trials on Big C V2 ahead of the Atlantic crossing. Credit: Andrew Bedwell Andrew Bedwell has left St John’s harbour in Newfoundland aboard his self-built 100cm…
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Sailing ‘Into the Unknown’ Racing 19’ Homemade Plywood Yachts Around the World – Trials and Successes of the First Mini Globe Race
Racing around the world in a 19’ homemade plywood yacht may not be the top of your list, but after the success of the Mini Ocean Globe Race 2026 maybe it should be
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Chaos and Collision at SailGP New York 2026 – Race Results and Teams Penalised for Breaking SailGP Rules
The foiling drama continued over the weekend at SailGP New York 2026 with three boats colliding – but who were the winners, and what happened to the rule breakers?
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The Trials of Solo Sailing and Learning on the Go – A War Reporter’s First Single-handed Voyage from Falmouth to Porto Santo in Search of Peace
After years working as a war correspondent, Charlie Faulkner attempts her first first single handed voyage, an offshore adventure to escape devastation and violence
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The New Jeanneau Cruising Yacht that is Beating Inflation – Our Editor Put the New Jeanneau Sea Odyssey 415 to the Test to See If the Quality Holds Up
It’s not every day that a boatbuilder offers a new model cheaper than the one it replaced – yet that is precisely what French manufacturer Jeanneau has done with its new Sun Odyssey 415. Sam Jefferson finds out more
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Racing the BVI Spring Regatta and Re-Discovering the Ultimate Sailing Playground – Our Editor Revisits his Favourite British Virgin Islands Sailing Spots 24 Years On to See How it’s Changed
The British Virgin Islands are noted as a paradise for sailors of all stripes. Sam Jefferson made a return to the islands he lived in 24 years ago to take part in the BVI Spring Regatta and rediscover somewhere he once knew very well
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Intuitive Hybrid Marine Navigation for Non-Techy Sailors – Our Editor’s Tried and Tested Review of the Orca Navigation Ecosystem
The days of the traditional chartplotter may be challenged by this innovative, connected Orca navigation ecosystem – our Editor puts it to the test
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What We Learnt from the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta – Winners and Teams Showing Promise in Sardinia
From challenging races to winning trophies, here’s what we learnt about each of the teams from the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia last weekend
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You Haven’t Seen Spain Until You’ve Explored it by Sea – Where to Sail and Essentials to Take When Chartering in Spain and the Balearics
The Mediterranean coast of Spain ranges from mountainous to desert but the North Coast of Spain is a more rugged zone and the Balearics are iconic for sailing charterers.
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Cowes Week 200th Anniversary Back with a Bang – Iconic Fireworks Return in New High-Tech North Sails Partnership
The Cowes Week 200th anniversary is on the horizon, and they’ve got some exciting news