Matthew Sheahan

Boreal 52 boat test – The sailor’s off-roader

January 15, 2015

If ‘off-road’ or ‘off-piste’ were categories in sailing, the Boréal 52 would be among the top contenders. From the brushed aluminium topsides to the no-nonsense, multi-layered protection offered by the…

How to keep your connection to the internet on board, so you can remain online offshore

January 14, 2015

There isn’t as much logic as you might expect when it comes to hooking up to the internet on board. For our list of types of equipment to get you…

These Volvo boats are tricky beasts to sail, say Volvo Ocean Race crews

January 13, 2015

It used to be the case that the fastest boat with the biggest budget won the Volvo Ocean Race. But this time, with seven identical Volvo boats and little opportunity…

Keel safety self-help: you may not be an expert, but you can keep track of changes to your keel

January 9, 2015

Following Matthew Sheahan’s feature on the shocking facts of keel failure, he looks at what you can do to make sure your boat is safe. It might sound corny, but…