SAILING SKILLS Conquering Biscay This notorious stretch of water is a satisfying rite of passage. We explore how best to tackle it Weird winds How hills affect the weather at…
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Golden Globe Race leader expected Tasmania tonight
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, the 73-year-old Golden Globe Race leader, is expected at Tasmania course gate at 2000 UTC tonight, Friday 5 October
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Small ships and tall ships – this weekend
Anyone on the Solent this Saturday 6 October will be able to see a fleet of classic training vessels and tall ships taking part in the Small Ships Race
Gregor McGuckin arrives in Australia
Following the dismasting of his Biscay 36 yacht Hanley Energy Endurance and subsequent rescue by Australian frigate HMAS Ballarat, Gregor McGuckin has arrived in Rockingham, Perth, Australia. At a press…
A tricky mooring
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - how to moor between two piles in tricky conditions
Tried & Tested: Mara Buoy
The Mara Buoy promises to revolutionise mooring, making it safer and easier. We put it to the test
Golden Globe Race: Plans to salvage Thuriya
The Indian Navy is expected to salvage Abhilash Tomy's dismasted yacht, Thuriya. The injured Golden Globe Race skipper was evacuated by the crew of a French patrol boat
Golden Globe Race: Entrant Istvan Kopar goes to aid of solo sailor
Golden Globe Race skipper, Istvan Kopar is assisting solo yachtsman Kjell Litwin who is running out of water, and is 3,000 miles from Australia
Lobos, Canary Islands
For those who love marine life, Kit Pascoe recommends anchoring in the gin clear waters of Fuerteventura’s Isla de Lobos