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My decades-long column on Great Seamanship is ending, and for my final piece, I look back at the brilliant deductive navigation of Viking captain Bjarni Herjolfson Cunliffe sailed Hirta to Greenland in 1983. Photo: Tom Cunliffe It’s 21 years since my old friend Andrew Bray, then editor of Yachting World, asked me to produce a…
Typically, satellite communicators are far from cheap, but this Amazon Big Deals Day, you can pick up the tiny Zoleo for £169, making it one of the most accessible options on the market One thing you’re not likely to find out in the backcountry or out at sea is cell service, and that’s why it’s…
We sailors know a thing or two about soft luggage. The best waterproof duffel bag though is really a matter of functional practicality fused with personal taste The demands of water-based activities—be it a long weekend of sailing, a white-water kayaking trip, or an afternoon spent paddleboarding—all require one essential piece of gear: reliable, durable…
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Clarisse Crémer nominates the Mini 6.50 “My Mini 6.50 was a Pogo 3,” recalls Crémer, who raced as a ‘bizuth’ or ‘rookie’ in the 2017 Mini Transat, making an impressive ocean racing debut in the pint-sized class…
My decades-long column on Great Seamanship is ending, and for my final piece, I look back at the brilliant deductive navigation of Viking captain Bjarni Herjolfson Cunliffe sailed Hirta to Greenland in 1983. Photo: Tom Cunliffe It’s 21 years since my old friend Andrew Bray, then editor of Yachting World, asked me to produce a…
Typically, satellite communicators are far from cheap, but this Amazon Big Deals Day, you can pick up the tiny Zoleo for £169, making it one of the most accessible options on the market One thing you’re not likely to find out in the backcountry or out at sea is cell service, and that’s why it’s…
We sailors know a thing or two about soft luggage. The best waterproof duffel bag though is really a matter of functional practicality fused with personal taste The demands of water-based activities—be it a long weekend of sailing, a white-water kayaking trip, or an afternoon spent paddleboarding—all require one essential piece of gear: reliable, durable…
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Clarisse Crémer nominates the Mini 6.50 “My Mini 6.50 was a Pogo 3,” recalls Crémer, who raced as a ‘bizuth’ or ‘rookie’ in the 2017 Mini Transat, making an impressive ocean racing debut in the pint-sized class…
The 47-metre explorer yacht KING BENJI, delivered in 2024 by Dunya Yachts, is offering a reduced low-season rate of USD 250,000 per week for the upcoming 2025/26 Caribbean charter season. Accommodating up to 10 guests, she is available throughout the Caribbean from November 2025 to May 2026, with this special offer valid for bookings made…
Pete Cumming shares tips for being a great watch leader with Andy Rice Although he’s the crew boss and watch captain of 100ft Maxi yacht Scallywag in his own right, Pete Cumming is always eager to learn from the best. After operating as a driver/trimmer on board Volvo 70 Tschüss 2’s line honours victory in…
Motor yacht INVADER, a 50-metre tri-deck luxury yacht built by Codecasa, is offering a 10% discount on her weekly charter rate for the remainder of the 2025 Mediterranean season – to 22 October 2025. This refined superyacht accommodates up to 12 guests in five staterooms and presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the closing weeks…
Now welcoming charter guests aboard, motor yacht DETERMINATION arrives with a fresh new look and a strong sense of purpose. Her 2025 refit has elevated every detail, from her inviting interior palette to her alfresco lounging areas, positioning her as an exceptional choice for stylish cruising along the U.S. East Coast or through the turquoise waters…
How do you prepare for every first aid eventuality including a medical emergency at sea? We get expert advice on how to prevent medical incidents offshore, and what to do if you need help Without medical services, how do you keep yourself, your crew, or your family healthy? It’s one of the most daunting elements…
A 5,000-mile passage around South America from Uruguay to Trinidad with her six children was a voyage to savour for Somira Sao Sunset on Thunderbird off the South Atlantic coast of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil in 2025. Photo: Somira Sao “Mom, wake up! We’re approaching Cabo Frio.” My daughter’s voice cut through my drowsy thoughts as…
