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    Sailing away: how to turn dreams into a successful family circumnavigation

    • April 9, 2018

    This is part two of the Craven family’s story – read part one here. We…

    How this family made their two-year round the world sailing dream happen

    • March 22, 2018

    Surreal. Not a breath of wind tonight. The sea’s surface is flat and unbroken. The…

    Escape the 9-5: how to sail across the Atlantic (when you can’t quit your job)

    • February 7, 2018

    Do you really need to stop work or take months off to make a transatlantic…

    How much does it cost to sail around the world? The real costs of liveaboard cruising

    • January 11, 2018

    Two years ago my partner Nick and I set off from the UK to fulfill…

    Why cruising sailors should consider using a professional weather router

    • September 8, 2017

    Should you consider support from a professional weather router on your next ocean crossing? With costs…

    Sail across the Atlantic safely – how to avoid the most common gear failures

    • August 16, 2017

    Does wind matter? It might seem an off-hand remark perhaps when it comes to breakages;…

    What are the most common repairs at sea for yachts sailing across the Atlantic? ARC survey results tell all

    • August 15, 2017

    You cannot presume to be able to sail across an ocean without experiencing some problems…

    Wind chill explained – how exactly does the wind make you feel colder?

    • July 24, 2017

    Meteorologically spring is an interesting time of year as the weather can be quite volatile,…

    Happy crew, happy boat – how to avoid crew problems and a bad atmosphere on board

    • July 9, 2017

    Boat crews fall apart – it happens from time to time – but in Rodney…

    Summer sailing in high latitudes is no guarantee of good weather – sometimes winter is better

    • July 8, 2017

    Although we are in the business of providing uncertainty as one of the mainstays of…

    How to climb a mast safely at sea – masterclass with ocean racer Pip Hare

    • July 7, 2017

    Of all the things I have encountered over my sailing career, climbing a mast at…

    Yacht shipping versus yacht delivery under sail – which method really costs more and why?

    • June 11, 2017

    A transocean passage can be a cruising delight, but it can also represent a logistical…

    Night sailing – the essential guide for offshore cruisers

    • April 19, 2017

    With a full moon and following wind, night sailing can be one of the great…

    Paying close attention to a weather broadcast

    Expert tips on understanding shipping forecasts and weather broadcasts

    • March 17, 2017

    When ashore we get our forecasts from a variety of sources, nowadays largely through the…

    Ensure you can adjust the key sail controls from the wheel when sailing short-handed.

    Expert tips on getting your cockpit set up perfectly for short-handed sailing

    • March 16, 2017

    The simple things we take for granted when sailing with crew can become a nightmare…

    Telemedicine for cruisers beyond the reach of an airlift – how a phone call saved one sailor’s life

    • February 22, 2017

    Anchored in a remote lagoon in the Solomon Islands last year, Tom Partridge and his…

    How to reef short-handed and how to know when the time is right to reduce sail

    • February 17, 2017

    The decision to reef is as much about boat handling as it is about wind…

    Photo Oscar Companioni.

    How author Martin O’Scannall removed the engine from his yacht and learned to listen to the sea

    • February 12, 2017

    For the Love of Sauntress – A Forty-year Affair published as recently as 2014 by…

    Why now is the right time to buy your next boat – three owners share their stories

    • November 30, 2016

    Upgrading to a newer or larger yacht is always an exciting prospect. It’s a gateway…

    10 practical tips for perfect downwind sailing in the Tropics

    • November 10, 2016

    Between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn lie the tradewind belts, separated by the Intertropical…

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