Born on the banks of Lake Geneva, Arnaud Psarofaghis, as is the case for many top sailors, comes from a sailing family and he started sailing at the age of…
Become a part-time explorer. Sail the world in comfort and at speed. Be part of something extraordinary!
Some spend their whole life merely dreaming of a circumnavigation. Others seize the moment, sell up and slip the lines. But there is another way to sail the world –…
Taking ownership: Buying a yacht abroad
Buying a yacht abroad is a scenario few cruisers might dare to pursue. Quite apart from the giant leap of faith required, there are very real costs associated with a…
What next for Grenada after Hurricane Beryl?
Hurricanes are not unexpected in the Caribbean. On average about seven form each year. But although everyone in the region remains alert, the path of a hurricane is relatively narrow…
New Zealand win thrilling America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Final + what we learned from the racing
The fourth and final day of racing in the 37th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta 2024 saw very tricky conditions for the foiling AC75 monohulls today, Sunday 25 August. It wasn’t…
One win, one loss for British on Day 3 of America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
The third day of racing for the 37th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta 2024 got underway in 11 knots today in Barcelona providing solid foiling conditions for the AC75 monohulls that…
What we learned from the second day of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
The second day of racing in the 37th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta 2024 got underway in 10 knots with flat water today in Barcelona providing near-perfect conditions for the foiling…
America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Day 1 report: Lessons for teams and organisers alike
Nearly four years after we last saw AC75s fighting it out on the water, today, Thursday 22nd August 2024 saw the foiling monohulls back on the water. The six teams…
Best buys: 6 of the best open water swimming hats
The best open water swimming hats tried and tested by Rowan You might be reluctant if you’ve not worn a swim cap since school. But, with improved visibility and warmth,…
Best Duffel Bag – 17 luggage options for boats
Packing our bags to go sailing requires a bit of creative space saving and calls into action our best duffel bag for the occasion. Are we going for a long…
Dylan Fletcher-Scott Britain’s 2024 America’s Cup skipper
Dylan Fletcher-Scott is no stranger to high-stakes sailing. But even this Olympic gold medalist will be feeling the pressure as one of the two INEOS Britannia skippers alongside one of…
Peter Burling: New Zealand’s 2024 America’s Cup skipper
In the high-octane, highly competitive world of professional sailing, few names resonate as powerfully as Peter Burling. As the skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand in the 2024 America’s Cup,…
7 of the best swimming tow floats for open water
The best open water swimming tow floats Love or hate them, the tow float or safety buoy is fast becoming an essential bit of open water swimming kit. Along with…
Best goggles: 6 of the best for open water swimming
The Best Swimming Goggles for open water swimming From pool training to open water swimming, good goggles are essential. Get it wrong and leaks, fogging or discomfort could spoil your…
Sinking of the Bayesian Superyacht: What we know as rescue efforts enter third day
The tragic sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily has left the world in shock. The luxury yacht, which was caught in a deadly storm in the…
How the America’s Cup weather favours Team New Zealand
The Louis Vuitton Challenger Series kicks off at the end of August and runs through to late October. Why so long? Well, the addition of two more teams compared to…
Who will win the 37th America’s Cup?
We admit it, we’re excited. The 37th America’s Cup has all the signs of being a good one. At six teams in total, it may not match the entry numbers…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffers another mast failure days before start of America’s Cup racing
Alinghi Red Bull Racing have today, Tuesday 20 August, suffered a rig failure when out training on their AC75, just two days before the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta is due…
“At this stage of the America’s Cup, you don’t want to be too comfortable.” – Inside INEOS Britannia
“There’s a moment where you cut the chase boat for the last time and then you’re by yourself. There’s eight of you left to do it. I love that moment.”…
America’s Cup boats: 8 facts about the AC75 and why they’re unique
The AC75 is the class of boat that takes part in the America’s Cup and are arguably the most radical boats the compeition has ever seen. This type of America’s…