With four years of sailing experience under his belt, American skipper Elliott Smith was inspired by Bernard Moitessier to sail around the world alone in the 2022 Golden Globe Race
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Guy Waites: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Guy Waites has crossed the Atlantic ocean solo five times, and has circumnavigated the world with crew. He shares how he has prepared for the 2022 Golden Globe Race
Dehler 30 OD: the most fun you can have on the water
Can a one-design offshore racing yacht be suitable for short-handed cruising too? This might actually be the case with the new Dehler 30
Ian Herbert-Jones: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Ian Herbert-Jones circumnavigated the world as part of the Clipper Race, and is now doing it again, but this time solo in a 35ft yacht without the benefit of modern…
First look: X-Yachts X 4.3
The new version of the X 4.3 has some pretty big boots to fill. Not only had X-Yachts sold more than 100 of the yachts, she impressed many on launch,…
Through hull fittings: bronze or plastic?
When it comes to through hull fittings do you opt for bronze or plastic? Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares his thoughts
Ertan Beskardes: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Ertan Beskardes has gained more offshore, heavy weather experience in preparation for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is now ready to sail non-stop around the world
Damien Guillou: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Offshore solo sailor Damien Guillou is the French favourite for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is racing in the Rustler 36, PRB
Golden Globe Race: the leaders search for wind
British skipper Simon Curwen is continuing to lead the Golden Globe Race, but some of his rivals are making the most of a small low pressure system to catch up!
First look: Beneteau First 36
Although not officially launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival, this was the first time we had been able to step aboard the new Beneteau First 36. Launches in the sub-40ft…