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Synonymous with winter sun, the tropical Caribbean islands are full of options and adventures for all types of charter groups. Chronos, St. Lucia. Credit: Venture Sail Yacht chartering in the Caribbean offers an unparalleled experience of luxury and relaxation. The allure of the warm tradewinds, the breathtaking vistas of palm-fringed islands, and the vibrant blue…

Jon Emmett looks at boat trim and asks, is flat always fast? Sailing crew on sailboat during regatta. Credit: iStock I have talked a lot about routine in these How to Win articles. That means on race days from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed and everyone (fellow crew,…

Bente Yachts promised to offer something different when it came onto the scene. Has it succeeded with the Bente 28? Sam Jefferson finds out. Credit: Bente Yachts Back in 2015 I went for a sail on the Bodensee in Germany aboard an exciting new yacht, the Bente 24. There was a lot to like about…

Tom Cunliffe Podcast – Mice on a Boat Dealing with unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance, Tom Cunliffe tells us. Truly, the sea is full of surprises. For the tropical sailor these may come as flying fish peppering the watch on deck on a dark night. My wife…

Yacht for sale – Dehler 38SQ – Swift It’s time to cruise through spring and into the summer… so we’ve picked out three beautiful yachts for sale from the market, just for you. Morris M36 – Chameleon The Morris 36 is a stunning example of craftsmanship and performance, featuring a composite hull with a professionally…

Learning to enjoy sailing – Marine village of Galaxidi, Fokida, Greece. Credit: Shutterstock Want to enjoy sailing? Janet McMeekin, newcomer to sailing, gets stuck in and embraces a charter holiday in Greece’s Gulf of Corinth. The timing couldn’t have been better. Just as I was having a last-minute wobble about our first flotilla week as…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) and Ben Ainslie (right). Credit: C Gregory / America’s Cup Ainslie out as Big Sir Jim Rings changes at INEOS Britannia The longest losing streak in sporting history may well remain intact for many years to come after INEOS Britannia’s challenge for the 38th America’s Cup was rocked by the news…

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Credit: Clipper Race Clipper Ventures’ unique global ‘race for all’ concept celebrates almost 30 years of success. The countdown is now on for the Clipper Race 2025/26 – the 14th edition – but there is still time to sign up particularly for those with pre-race sailing  The Clipper Ventures ‘race for all’ ethos that was…

Niels Kamphuis (#163 Biggest Monkey) met up mid ocean 1500 miles from Antigua with the world’s toughest Row support team so they took some happy snaps in the 4-5mtr swells and 25-30 knt tradewinds. Neils was surfing the long smooth swells at times hitting 16 knots… memories that will last forever. Credit: World’s Toughest Row…