Kenneth brings the champagne on deck. ‘I have saved a couple of bottles for a special occasion – what could be more special than this!’ We have just won today’s…
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Golden Globe Race: ‘With my bowsprit problem, I am sailing a bit more conservatively’
Golden Globe Race leader Kirsten Nesuchafer has discovered the bowsprit of her yacht is bending downward slightly and is monitoring it as she continues to sail up the Atlantic east…
Golden Globe Race: ‘With no weather forecasts, I have drawn a straight line to the finish and I am following that’
Golden Globe Race solo skipper Abhilash Tomy is receiving no weather forecasts. Battery charging issues means his HF radio is no longer working
How to cold start a marine diesel engine
Starting a diesel engine from cold can be a tricky business. Many direct-injection engines use extra fuel for cold starting. On some, such as small Yanmars, this extra fuel is…
Revolve stowable boat hook – tested & reviewed
The Revolve stowable boat hook on test I was very happy to test the innovative Revolve stowable boat hook because I don’t know about you, but I have a love…
Cruising the Gothenburg Archipelago
Big seas, four-metre-high rolling waves, storms, fog, and squalls. We had anticipated all of it on our first Kattegat crossing, in our 50-year-old, 24-ft Spækhugger yacht Gaia. We weren’t, however,…
Push on or divert with seasick crew onboard?
Should you divert or push on when you have a seasick crew onboard? Mike owns Petrel, a modern 12m yacht and is on a passage across Cardigan Bay from Fishguard…
Golden Globe Race: ‘Without barnacles, I am hitting speeds of 8 knots’
Jeremy Bagshaw, who is in the Chichester Class in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, is averaging 5 knots following the removal of barnacles from his OE32, Olleanna
Dehler 46SQ review: improvements all round
Powering to windward in one of the breeziest starts to a winter I can remember, it was hard to tell what was rain and what was spray. Sunshine and a…
Best sailing socks: 6 warm and waterproof options
Having warm, dry feet when you’re on night watch in rough conditions can make it a much more pleasant experience. Here we’ve chosen six of the best sailing socks to…