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What Does the Revived Admiral’s Cup Mean for the Racing Scene?
Eric de Turckheim’s –Teasing Machine – highly scucesful and experienced crew. RORC Nelson’s Cup 2023. Credit: Tim Wright Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a look at the revived Admiral’s Cup and what it means for the racing scene… Years in the planning, and looking set to become a biennial fixture, the much-feted Admiral’s Cup returns this summer…
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New Exhibition at National Maritime Museum: Surfing Hall of Fame
The Flotilla in the Main Hall. Credit: National Maritime Museum Cornwall A recent refurbishment and the launch of a new exhibition to celebrate the history of surfing in Cornwall are among the many good reasons to visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, writes Sue Pelling. Step into the main exhibition hall of the National Maritime…
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How is the Round the Island Race Organised?
Round the Island Race – The Needles. Credit: Paul Wyeth/RTIR Georgie Corlett-Pitt gets the organisers’ perspective on this iconic event from Race Director Dave Atkinson… This year’s Round the Island Race takes place on Saturday 7 June, with the first start at 7.30am. Renowned as a #RaceForAll, the sheer variety and volume of boats that…
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Is Dinghy Training and Progress More Important Than Racing?
Dinghy racing. Credit: Shutterstock Happiness is… a good day’s training and progress on the race course….Should we sacrifice a bit of time racing for more practice days? Happiness equals reality minus expectations.” Does this resonate with you? When I first heard this, it sounded like a pretty good way of summing up how we feel…
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Unexpected Cruising Adventures: The Importance of Saying Yes
Cruising Adventures. Credit: Jess Lloyd Mostyn Say yes to the unexpected and you never know where you’ll end up… Jess Lloyd-Mostyn tells us of her cruising adventures… a wedding, a local march, and even becoming a foster family to an expectant cat! Living on a sailboat is a crash course in adaptability. The weather may…
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Greek Charter Guide: Aegean, Sporades & Dodecanese
The picturesque old harbour in Skiathos – Aegean, Sporades, and Dodecanese. Credit: Shutterstock With 15,000 kilometres of coastline and around 6,000 Islands to explore, the cruising area of Greece is vast, writes Sue Pelling. In this Greece pt 2 charter feature, we look at the popular areas of the Aegean, Sporades, and Dodecanese. Greece offers…
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Latest Sailing Book Reviews: A Library of Sea Inspired Reads
Sailing Books This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service – at no extra cost to you. Sam Jefferson reviews the latest…
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When and How to Anchor in the Shallows: Anchorage Tips
Anchoring. Credit: Shutterstock Sometimes it pays to be a bit brave and use a bit of gumption when it comes to piloting into a shallow anchorage, Jess Lloyd-Mostyn tells us. There is nothing quite so nail-biting as navigating through shallow waters. Our boat draws about 1.8m but we always try to have more than that…
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Charter Tips: Top 5 Commonly Asked Questions
One of Sail Ionian’s Bavaria C57s settled nicely at anchor. Credit: Sail Ionian What are the top five most commonly asked questions at the start of a charter? Charter veteran Tom Fletcher has the best charter tips for you. One of the most popular extras we offer at Sail Ionian is the Assisted Sailing programme.…
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Corinthian Cruising Guide: Sailing the Gulfs of Greece
Corinthian Cruising -Gulf of Corinth and the Rio-Antirrio Bridge. Credit: Getty Images Greece is a country of many gifts for the cruising sailor. The Gulf of Corinth is one of its hidden treasures as Rod Heikell narrates. When sailing from the Ionian in Greece to the Aegean we often prefer to take the slightly longer…