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Sponsored Content TSYT’s 2024 Voyagers sailing around the Canary Islands from Tenerife. Credit: Tall Ships Youth Trust Chase the winter sun, sail the Canaries and change a young life with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). “Winter warmer. Clear skies. Full sails. And not a single thought of work.” That’s how one adult sailor described their…

Sailing Book Reviews: Latest Salty Tales

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Sam Jefferson and Steffan Meyric Hughes review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Clipper Chronicles – Adam Birrer The Clipper Round the World Race is something of an institution these days. It’s the race where crew members pay for a place on a racing yacht, often with the goal of crossing something…

Saffier SL 46 Boat Test: A New Dutch Concept

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Sam tested the Med version which featured a more open transom with sliding seats. The North version has an enclosed transom with more storage. Credit: Saffier Yachts Saffier Yachts is all about fun daysailers, right? Not any more. This company has taken that concept and shifted it to a larger canvas as Sam Jefferson discovered…

Sailors urged to report collisions with whales and other marine life

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The sailing community is being urged to participate in an anonymous global survey to document collisions at sea between sailing boats and whales or other marine life. © Amory Ross/11th Hour Racing Unlike the shipping sector, there is no requirement for systematic reporting for strikes at sea within the sailing world, so interactions with orcas,…

How to Become a Sailing Champion: Professional Coach Top Tips

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Become a sailing champion – Working hard to gain that extra bit of vital speed on the racecourse. Credit: Jon Emmett Jon Emmett is a professional coach who coached Lijia Xu to Olympic gold in 2012. He has also been National, European and World Champion in the ILCA class. He explores what it takes to get…

Best Prime Day Deals for Sailing: Discounted Helly Hansen Gear

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