The crew completed a day course on astronavigation before using the sun, moon, stars an planets to navigate from the Falkland Islands to Tristan da Cunha. Credit: Simon van Dam

Astronavigation in the South Atlantic

July 6, 2022

Simon van Dam relies on astronavigation to sail to the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha

Sailing Brazil: Marinas in Rio de Janeiro are crowded and expensive. Cruisers on a budget tend to moor at Niterói, on the eastern side of the harbour, which is cheaper. Credit: marchello74/Alamy Stock Photo

Sailing Brazil: A cruise down the country’s east coast

December 16, 2021

Often skipped by cruisers, Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits discover tropical anchorages, majestic animals and bustling cities while sailing Brazil and share their tips for cruising the east coast