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    Family sailing: America’s Cup sailor turned cruiser explains his big change

    • March 31, 2020

    “Morning Daddy!”“Hey, morning Hazza. Did you have a good sleep?” It’s dawn, I’m finishing the…

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    Mediterranean sailing: Lessons learned from 2 years exploring Europe’s great sea

    • March 26, 2020

    With plenty of airports located along the most common cruising routes and cheap flights within…

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    When is the best time to sail away? The 9 key X factors to consider

    • February 27, 2020

    I spend much of my time chatting with aspiring bluewater cruisers at boat shows and…

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    Solo Atlantic sailing: Lessons learned en-route to Madeira

    • January 29, 2020

    It was just before midnight in the eastern fringes of the Atlantic Ocean, about 130…

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    Selling your boat in the Pacific: How to get full price after an ocean adventure

    • January 27, 2020

    Buying a boat, sailing across the Atlantic and then exploring the Pacific, before selling it…

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    Smartphone navigation: Pip Hare’s top tips for sailing by iPhone

    • January 23, 2020

    No matter how good navigation apps have become, using your smartphone as a main method…

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    Pip Hare’s 10 top tips on how to look after your yacht on passage

    • January 9, 2020

    Stay clean and dry Keeping immaculate bilges and lockers will not only make your living…

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    How to pick your ideal bluewater yacht: ARC director explains all

    • January 6, 2020

    I often chat with prospective bluewater cruisers at boat shows and seminars and am frequently…

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    Underwater snags: How to escape when your yacht is caught in debris

    • December 27, 2019

    Whether it’s a fishing pot, long tendrils of Sargasso weed or your own spinnaker sheets,…

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    Sailing security: How to stay safe when cruising around the world

    • December 27, 2019

    How safe is it to sail around the world and what precautions do you need…

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    Sailing Biscay: Top tips for a safe and smooth crossing of the notorious bay

    • December 18, 2019

    Biscay has a fearsome reputation and for many sailors, it is their first taste of…

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    Wild anchoring: Pip Hare explains how to secure your boat in remote spots

    • December 5, 2019

    The further off the beaten track I have ventured, the more my definition of an…

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    Clearing customs: How to ensure smooth passage across national borders

    • November 28, 2019

    We asked sailors who have cruised in areas including the Caribbean, the Red Sea and…

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    Skippers’ tips: Bluewater sailing secrets of the million milers revealed

    • November 27, 2019

    “The more I practice, the luckier I get,” the golfer Gary Player used to joke.…

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    Forward-facing sonar: Everything you need to know

    • August 23, 2019

    Yachting is usually pretty fast to embrace useful new technology, particularly if it helps win…

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    Double the fun? Pip Hare shares her top tips for sailing double-handed

    • August 23, 2019

    Sailing double-handed as a couple is becoming more popular as partners elect to enjoy the…

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    Sailing through calms: Expert advice from ocean racer Pip Hare

    • August 6, 2019

    Psychologically, I have always found sailing through calms to be far worse than battling any…

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    Sailing around the world: Cruising couples’ top tips for a dream voyage

    • June 19, 2019

    If you could choose anyone to go on a grand adventure with, would it be…

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    Shade and ventilation: How to keep your yacht cool and dry in the tropics

    • June 12, 2019

    For many cruisers hailing from mild or cooler climates, such as northern Europe or North…

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    Power management: How to cope with the demands of modern cruising

    • June 10, 2019

    A cold drink at the end of the day while watching the sun go down…

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