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The beautiful setting of Bodrum in Mugla Province, Turkey. Credit: Shutterstock Looking for an extended summer sailing season this year? Consider Turkey which has a host of enticing holidays on offer writes Sue Pelling. If you are looking to extend your sailing holiday season to the absolute maximum, Turkey is an excellent choice because you…

Fastnet history – round the rock. Credit: Carlo Borlenghi For many, the thrills and challenges of the Rolex Fastnet Race over the last 100 years have fuelled the desire to take part, says Sue Pelling. Here are some of the highlights that hit the headlines over the years… The silhouette of the Fastnet Lighthouse, the…

Sailing navigation – Astro in the raw. Credit: Tom Cunliffe They may sound like ideal moves for dance floor divas but jamming and spoofing in GPS terms are serious concerns for all those who rely on satellite navigation. Tom Cunliffe shares his sailing navigation wisdom… When I took my first brick-like Magellan GPS receiver out…

The SailGP fleet led by New Zealand SailGP Team. Credit: SailGP Sail GP is coming back to the UK. Georgie Corlett-Pitt talks to Emirates GBR driver, Dylan Fletcher about the season so far, and looks ahead to the UK event… On 19-20 July, visitors to Portsmouth will get front row seats to one of, if…

Aerial view of Suffolk Yacht Harbour, businesses & facilities. Credit: Suffolk Yacht Harbour This is not just a marina, but a self-contained marine village bursting with high-end facilities, as well as a glowing reputation for cruising and racing sailors says Sue Pelling. An easy access 550-berth marina with additional 50 swinging moorings… It’s rare to…

Craig Wood at finish line. Credit: GD Media On 24th June at 1am (BST) Craig Wood became the first triple amputee to sail the Pacific solo, non-stop, unassisted… have you heard his story? Back in February of this year I interviewed Craig Wood, a 33-year-old former rifleman in the British Army who, aged just 18,…

Peter Burling – Kiwi Team for 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. Credit: Ivo Rovira / America’s Cup The Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling, takes an America’s Cup leap and joins the Italian team. As disputes over the next America’s Cup protocol and location continue, there have been some movements behind the scenes as…

Sustainable sailing – Superwind generators in use. Credit: Superwind Long distance cruising is one thing but it’s also important to do it in a sustainable manner. Sam Fortescue looks at the options. For years, wind, solar and hydrogeneration have been the key to charging the house batteries without resorting to an internal combustion engine. Decisions…

America’s Cup venue option. Credit: Pexels Kelly The America’s Cup has been no stranger to controversy since its first race in 1850 and that tradition looks set to continue after defenders, Emirates Team New Zealand, settled on Naples in Italy as the venue to mount their defence of the ‘Auld Mug’. The event, scheduled to…

Greta Thunberg aboard Madleen. Credit: Freedom Flotilla Coalition Cruising safety questions left unanswered after Israelis seize British yacht in International waters… Activist Greta Thunberg once more put sailing yachts firmly in the spotlight after she and a group of like minded sailors found themselves in the cross hairs of the Israeli security forces as they…