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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
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Britain’s Athena Pathway Capsize at High-Speed in Sardinia – Early Dose of High-Stakes Drama Ahead of 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
The first dose of high-stakes America’s Cup drama has arrived just ahead of the first Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia this weekend, as the Athena Pathway team found themselves in a high speed capsizing.
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Barry Pickthall’s Insider Guide to Cruising to the Outer Hebrides and Exploring the Edge of the World
The continuing story of Barry Pickthall’s sometimes dramatic two year cruise from Chichester to the Outer Hebrides and back
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Why We Must All Learn to Master Single-Handed Sailing – Expert Sailor Tells Us the Importance of Being Able to Sail Alone
Jess Lloyd-Mostyn tells us why she is in awe of those who can go single handed sailing with ease, and we should all try going it alone