Pat Lawless shares his plans for the future after being forced to retire from the 2022 Golden Globe Race when his boat's self-steering system broke, leaving him hand-steering his Saltram
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Best waterproof jackets and salopettes for offshore sailors
The biggest storm should be water off a duck’s back in these rugged offshore waterproofs. The YM team put six oilskins to the test to see which perform best
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
Finding crew for ocean passages
Julie and Andy Pag wanted crew to share the watches sailing their Lagoon 410 Cushla Na Mara from the Med to the Caribbean. But how do they find the right
‘I felt like I’d done a few rounds with Muhammad Ali’: One Golden Globe Race sailor’s story
Mark Sinclair, who is the sixth finisher in the 2018 Golden Globe Race, shares the highs and lows of the voyage aboard his Lello 34, Coconut
Edward Walentynowicz: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
With over 67,000 sailing miles under his belt, Canadian skipper Edward Walentynowicz is hoping to finish in the top half of the 2022 Golden Globe Race fleet. He shares how…
The tools and spares you shouldn’t sail without
Give a thought to your inventory this winter to keep you cruising next season, says Rachael Sprot
‘I was rescued at sea 13 times, but this was the worst experience by far’
Veteran power and sailing yachtsman Dag Pike reflects on his multiple experiences of being saved offshore
Why you should get to know your liferaft
It is easy to buy the cheapest liferaft and then forget about it, but do you know how to use it and what's actually inside? Theo Stoker met Survitec's Matthew…
‘The sickening sound of tearing wood as we were hit by the wave’
A freak wave wreaks havoc on Kass Schmitt and Rupert Holmes' 36ft Zest as they attempt to sail to Lanzarote