We first started our ARC equipment survey 14 years ago and have been collecting data annually on the types of gear yachts carry and how skippers rate it. It’s the…
atlantic crossing
The first Gunboat 55 catamaran Rainmaker dismasts and is abandoned in the Atlantic – 5 crewmembers airlifted
Gunboat founder Peter Johnstone broke the story on their Facebook page here, reporting that squalls had been in the 40-knot range for most of the day, but it was when…
How likely is a collision with whales at sea? And how can you reduce the chances?
Our first encounter with whales at sea came while crossing Stellwagen Bank, a vast marine sanctuary off Cape Cod when we came upon a pod of Northern Right Whales (Eubalena…
Our comprehensive guide to bluewater sailing rallies around the world
As the popularity of bluewater cruising has grown, rallies have boomed. Worldwide, there are scores of sailing rallies, cruises in company and musters, not to mention owners’ association and club…
Top 10 tips for an Atlantic crossing – a guide to planning a stress-free transatlantic voyage
Yachting World editor Elaine Bunting provides her tips for a stress-free Atlantic crossing
Transatlantic race specially for classic yachts to run for the first time
Between November and January we will see the annual migration of yachts across the Atlantic from Europe to the Caribbean, and besides several rallies such as the pre-eminent ARC rally,…