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    Yacht lightning strikes: Why they cause so much damage and how to protect against them

    • August 27, 2020

    According to US insurance claims (from BoatUS Marine Insurance) the odds of a boat being struck by lightning in any year are about 1 per 1,000, increasing to 3.3 per…

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    Pip Hare reveals the 15 essential items she packs in her grab bag

    • July 30, 2020

    The kit packed inside a liferaft will vary hugely across different brands and models and there is no way of checking that the liferaft’s contents are serviceable outside of its…

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    Man overboard: How to react and safely recover your crewmate

    • October 31, 2019

    Turning a yacht around after a person goes overboard (MOB) and heading back in the right direction to retrieve them isn’t always easy when you’re taken by surprise, particularly at…

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    Liferaft storage and preparation: Top tips from pro sailor Pip Hare

    • October 31, 2019

    When was the last time you gave your liferaft a second thought? Once bought and installed most of us don’t consider this life-saving piece of equipment again until the service…

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    Kids lifejackets group test: 6 models take the plunge to find the best

    • October 28, 2019

    Inflatable kids lifejackets have come onto the market over the last few years. With their slimline and grown-up designs, they are a far cry from the rigid and bulky items…

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    Widow of yachtsman who died in Clipper Race demands changes

    • June 20, 2019

    The family of Simon Speirs, a sailor in the 2017-08 Clipper Round the World Race who died after being swept overboard in November 2017, has urged race organisers to urgently…

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    How to train your crew for an emergency: Everything you need to know

    • June 3, 2019

    I tried a more proactive approach to making sure both skipper and crew are equipped to deal with worst-case scenarios on board. While waiting to start a new emergency training…

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    Clipper Round the World Race required to include qualified mates

    • January 19, 2018

    Following feedback from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), the Clipper Race has appointed a qualified mate on board each of its teams currently racing. The addition of a second…

    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; of course, when the tradewinds are strong we must expect to break more gear, but…

    A good head torch for sailors may cost more than you expect. We put three on test

    • May 9, 2017

    In the dead of night and as the wind gets up, there’s always work to be done on deck. Far out to sea the darkness can be like a blanket…

    Widow of murdered yachtsman fears her husband’s killers may not face trial

    • February 9, 2017

    Three years after the death of British yachtsman Roger Pratt in St Lucia following a savage attack aboard his yacht, the men accused of murdering him remain in custody. His…

    Keeping safe for ocean cruising – it’s an attitude of mind, says Chris Tibbs

    • August 22, 2016

    Safety is as much a state of mind as it is the equipment we have on board; it does not take us long to identify which is a safely-run yacht…

    Safety investigation as Prince Casiraghi of Monaco and photographer’s RIB collide during GC32 Tour in Lake Garda

    • July 11, 2016

    A high speed crash on Lake Garda this weekend between a GC32 foiling catamaran and a photographer’s RIB left both boats damaged but fortunately no-one injured. The catamaran Malizia Yacht…

    Anchoring in coral

    VIDEO: Yachting World shows you how to anchor safely in coral waters

    • February 12, 2015

    In the latest Bluewater Sailing Techniques video, our experts explain how to anchor safely in coral waters

    How to lay up a yacht abroad: cruisers find they can fly home and still save money

    • February 5, 2015

    A high percentage of cruisers we meet plan to lay up a yacht in a safe place to fly home, often once a year. Since international air travel has never…

    Trinity House

    A rich history: 500 years of Trinity House, set up to safeguard lives at sea

    • November 28, 2014

    Every year at Trinitytide a procession of Brethren emerges from Trinity House to be sworn in for another year of keeping ships safe around our shores.

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    News

    • Pip Hare is first British skipper in Vendée Globe

    • In memory of sailing writer Bob Fisher (1935-2021)

    • Revealed: The European Yacht of the Year 2021 winners

    • Düsseldorf Boat Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 infection rates

    • Vendée Globe rollercoaster for Pip Hare as she makes mid-ocean rudder repairs

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    March 2021

    In the March 2021 issue of Yachting World, Toby Hodges reports on the winners of the European Yacht of the Year - for which he was one of the judging

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    2020 Vendée Globe preview: Pip Hare and Paul Larsen’s guide to the fleet

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    Spirit 111: This sailing art gallery is one of the most sensational yachts ever built

    Video: See inside 9 of the most amazing modern sailing superyachts

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    Lagoon 46 first look: Updating this catamaran is a significant step for the yard

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    Excess 15 first look: This vibrant catamaran can sail in the lightest of winds

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    Dragonfly 40 yacht tour: This cruising trimaran can do 24 knots

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