The Covid-19 pandemic derailed the plans of around two-thirds of the crews planning to take…
Sailing across the Atlantic
ARC 2019 skippers’ survey results reveal the art of easy transatlantic sailing
Tradewind sailing is hard to beat. Every yacht is different, however, and each skipper likes…
Atlantic sailing preparation: ARC director explains what it takes to set free and go
Getting ready to live the dream can be daunting. For anyone embarking on a bluewater…
Catamaran sailing across the Atlantic: Why multihulls are taking over the ARC
Something big has happened in ocean sailing. It could be the tipping point in the…
Navigation briefing: Top tips for planning an Eastbound Atlantic crossing
The positions of the jet stream and the Azores High control the weather on the…
Transatlantic sailing clothes: Pip Hare explains how to pack light
In November last year I completed my 18th transatlantic so my kit bag is now…
Why sargassum weed is posing increasing problems for Transatlantic sailors
Sargassum’s yellowish-brown straggles in the water have traditionally been considered a sign that boats are…
Is your yacht oceanproof? How to prepare your boat for (nearly) anything
Well-prepared boats have dealt with half the battle when it comes to emergencies and challenges…
The inside story of Greta Thunberg’s upwind Atlantic crossing on La Vagabonde
The sky flashed a blinding white light and a spark came down just a few…
Kickstart your Atlantic adventure: ARC 2019 entrants explain how they got there
If Kate or Russell Hall wanted to know where their eight-year-old and six-year-old boys had…
Tradewinds explained: Everything you need to know before sailing across the Atlantic
A transatlantic tradewind crossing from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean is on many a…
Pete Goss transatlantic: Vendee Globe racer embraces life in the slow lane
Out of the blackness a breaking crest makes itself known with an alien glow of…
Sailing across the Atlantic: Bluewater veterans share top tips for your first crossing
On the afternoon before we left the Canary Islands for the Caribbean for a transatlantic…
Atlantic sailing routes: 2018 ARC Rally finishers share their experiences
Steven Ismail never really meant to join a rally, but he ended up doing one…
Boat hitching across the Atlantic: 10 tips for choosing the right boat
Suzanne Van Der Veeken is the author of Ocean Nomad: The Complete Atlantic Sailing Crew…
Bluewater gear: Offshore cruising essentials and what they cost
What equipment do you need for bluewater voyaging and how should you prioritise your budget?…
Unfinished business: Sailing back across the Atlantic in a 22ft sloop
This is part two of Max Campbell’s account of sailing solo across the Atlantic –…
Life-changing voyage: Sailing solo across the Atlantic in a 22ft sloop
On a cloudy midsummer afternoon, my best friend, Harry Scott, and I waved goodbye to…
Sailing bucket list: 4 unforgettable adventures to experience before you die
These days many high-achievers push themselves just as hard in their leisure time as they…
How to cross the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Europe: Everything you need to know
By early summer the peak Caribbean season is coming to a close, ushered out by…