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- French Canal Guide: How to Travel 800 Miles through France April 26, 2024Nic Compton narrates a trip from the English Channel to the Mediterranean via the rivers and canals of France. French Canals and Rivers: Guide to Climbing a Mountain in a Boat I have to admit, I love a good sea voyage. Whether it’s sailing from Greece to France, from Portugal to the UK, or from […]Sailing Today
- Sailing Turkey: Guide to Finding a Tranquil Turquoise Coast April 26, 2024Sailing west from Finike to Bodrum, Jules Riegal finds a window to the ancient past and a touch of tranquillity amidst the party boats, gulets and holiday crowds of the summer season. Beneath the Surface of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast As I swam ashore with the stern line at Gemiler Adasi near Fethiye, spellbound by the […]Jules Riegal
- Boat Test: New Bavaria C46 April 25, 2024A Teutonic treat: German boatbuilder Bavaria has long had a firm grasp on what its public is after and its new C46 is no exception as Sam Jefferson discovers. About Bavaria Some years back I was invited by the West Sweden Tourist Board to take a press trip to that area which would involve cruising […]Sam Jefferson
- America’s Cup: Update on Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia Team April 25, 2024INEOS Britannia is the official challenger for the 37th America’s Cup. So how are they doing? Sam Jefferson caught up with the team to find out… Barcelona’s America’s Cup Yes, we’ve all heard it before: ‘The longest losing streak in sporting history’. That’s right, we plucky Brits can proudly lay claim to that title, having […]Sam Jefferson
- Maiden & Tabarly Put Women at Top: Ocean Globe Race Results April 24, 2024Ladies First as Tabarly and Maidens Triumph in Ocean Globe Race. Female skippers and crew came to the fore as the Ocean Globe Race reached its denouement in Cowes with Marie Tabarly, skippering Pen Duick VI to line honours and then the all female crew of Maiden taking the overall race win in IRC to […]Sam Jefferson
- Marinas in Normandy, France: Portbail Sur Mer April 24, 2024Portbail in Normandy is a good stopover for visitors making a trip across the channel. It also has a rich history as Brian Ferguson reveals. Harbours and Ports in Normandy There are quite a number of ports and harbours on the coast of the Cotentin Peninsula which are not well frequented by British visitors. Some […]Sam Jefferson
- Seamless Satellite Communication: ZOLEO’s Safe Sailing Solution April 24, 2024Introducing ZOLEO: Safety and connectivity for sailors beyond mobile coverage with the ultimate satellite communication solution. Picture yourself cruising through the English Channel, crossing the Bay of Biscay, or enjoying tranquillity at anchor on a picturesque Greek island. Wherever your adventures take you, being reachable and capable of seeking help in case of emergency is […]Sailing Today
- Normandy Marinas: A Guided Tour of Carteret April 23, 2024Brian Ferguson takes us on a guided tour of his local marina in idyllic Normandy. About Carteret, Normandy: 49.3782° N, 1.7802° W For more than 150 years the coastal resort of Carteret has been a magnet to tourists. In its heyday the beau monde of Paris and the discerning members of Edwardian British society flocked […]Sam Jefferson
- South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show: 2024 Round-up April 23, 2024Surrounded by innovation and progression, we were spoilt for choice at last weekend’s South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024. Here’s some photos and a full round-up of this very green marine event. About the 2024 South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show Visitors of the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024 […]Milly Karsten
- Armel le Cleac’h Interview: Reflections on the Ultimate Challenge April 19, 2024Armel le Cleac’h looks back on an epic and unique singlehanded around the world race. About Armel le Cleac’h Armel le Cleac’h is one of an elite band of offshore sailors. He has won the Vendee Globe Race and recently completed the extraordinary ARKEA Ultim Challenge – a turbocharged singlehanded around the world race in […]Sailing Today