When Golden Globe Race competitor Tapio Lehtinen was woken by a loud bang, he had just enough time to jump into his liferaft. He shares the lessons he learned following…
Katy Stickland
Editor
Golden Globe Race: Catch the leader
Golden Globe Race skippers are pushing hard to catch leader Simon Curwen, as the fleet heads further south towards Hobart
Expert advice: tips and tricks for a happy crew
Whether you are our for an afternoon sail or crossing oceans having a happy crew onboard is the single biggest contributor to having a good time out on the water.…
VAT warning for boats visiting Portugal
A boat owner, who is facing a VAT bill and fine from Customs in Portugal, is warning skippers to avoid sailing there from any non-EU country
Golden Globe Race: ‘It is a mixture of luck, working out the weather, and keeping the boat moving’
Solo sailor Simon Curwen has led the 2022 Golden Globe Race from the start. A 'racer at heart', he shares how he is riding the weather systems in his Biscay…
Golden Globe Race: ‘I am amazed I am still in the race’
Michael Guggenberger is currently in fourth place, around three to four weeks behind the leader of the Golden Globe Race. He is surprised to be in the last eight skippers
Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation seeks editor
The Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation is looking for a new editor-in-chief for their portfolio of cruising guides
Golden Globe Race: ‘I am very concerned the barnacles will return’
Golden Globe Race solo skipper Jeremy Bagshaw is back in the race, having removed the barnacles from the hull of his boat. But he is worried they may return
William Croxford: Attempt to sail non-stop solo around the world without using fossil fuels
Solo sailor William Croxford will be taking part in the Global Solo Challenge, and plans to sail his Carroll Marine Frers 45 non-stop around the world without carrying or using…
Arthur Beale Oiled Wool Beerenberg Pullover – review
The Arthur Beale Oiled Wool Beerenberg Pullover promises to keep you dry in light showers, warm on cold days and rarely needs washing. We put it to the test