We left Yvan Bourgnon after his shipwreck on the coasts of Sri Lanka, when he had already completed two thirds of his completely crazy challenge: sailing round the world, singlehanded, on a sport catamaran. Except that with his catamaran destroyed and finances run dry, the sailor was stuck. But it takes more than that to dishearten Yvan, who launched a participative f...
This is the main development for the coming years. The rally will leave from Lanzarote on 14th December, to sail to Antigua, around 2,900 miles. At this time of year, the trade winds are well established (during the 2013 edition, the fastest boat only took 13 days) and the first boats should arrive in time to celebrate the New Year in the West Indies...
Tarella has released the first 3 of a projected 10 maps depicting the bay: the area from Havre de Grace to Middle River, Middle River to Sandy Point, and Sandy Point to Herring Bay. Each map is oriented horizontally to illuminate the contrast between the densely populated western shore and the sparser, more bucolic, eastern shore. Tarella, an architect by trade, uses ...
I recently had the pleasure to meet this guy named Tim. How long have you been cruising? I have been cruising for 2 years and 11 months now. But I took about 5 months of that for backpacking. What has been your general path? I started in Boston and worked my way down the East coast. From Ft Lauderdale we crossed into the Bahamas and then down through the windwar...
There is no single “best,” because everything on a boat is a compromise, and individual styles/needs vary, but we have some opinions on the optimal choice for most cruisers. This question came up on a women’s sailing forum I participate in recently. Because Jamie is a sailmaker, I asked him for help with a response that would be useful to differentiate the options for...
Ultra Sailing is offering the opportunity to discover Croatia, leaving from one of its four bases, aboard Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot catamarans – including a brand new Helia 44 (the charter company is also the Fountaine Pajot dealer in Croatia). And for those who book in advance, the company is offering ‘early booking’ reductions.
Apparently, we had it all wrong. The best thing about Tonga is not the sailing. No! The true highlight of this island kingdom is in fact, a Tongan feast. This message was continuously reinforced from the moment we cleared customs. You “Must go to a feast!” admonished cruisers who had arrived a few weeks earlier. “Come to our village feast!” called the friendly voice of a...
Croatia is an fantastic country to visit. It gloats several years old history and spots of excitement from the past to visit. It’s orchestrated in the puzzling Adriatic and animated with over a thousand islands – of which only 50 are populated. There are extraordinary choices in goals and certainly flawless ports to set out from on your Croatia gulet voyage event. Whi...
Before setting sail to leave the UK on your boat it is important to make sure you are fully prepared for all the rules and regulations you may encounter. It’s important to check for each country you visit, as the paperwork required can differ from place to place. Below are a few suggestions of what might be useful to ensure you have on board: Courtesy flags As w...
We’ve rounded up some tips to get you set for some sublime sailing in the coming months 1) Inspect your boat thoroughly and rectify any problems you spot. Following the recent high winds, it’s important to check there is nothing wrong. 2) Create a plan of the key DIY jobs that need completing and aim to do at least one a week. 3) Clean your boat from bow to ster...
When buying your new yacht you will be surprised at the low levels of boat safety equipment supplied as standard – maybe just the lifelines round the deck edge, a couple of fire extinguishers, a bilge pump and perhaps a handful of wooden bungs. The boatbuilder doesn’t know your sailing intentions, and with such a variety of equipment to choose from, they simply leave ...
During a recent visit to Southern California, I stayed at a Long Beach hotel with a view of the Queen Mary, launched in 1934 for the Cunard Steamship Co. The 1,019′ (311m) passenger liner was built by John Brown & Co. in Clydebank, Scotland, and designed to carry passengers from Europe to the U.S. faster than any other ship. Her other feats are no less impressive: ...
Greece, located in the Eastern Mediterranean is amongst the most popular and one of the most beautiful destinations to visit during the Mediterranean summer. Undoubtedly, the best way to discover its treasures is by embarking on a Greece yacht charter. The 54m (178’) luxury yacht STARFIRE is an excellent choice and a fantastic vessel when it comes to Greece yacht holiday...
MANILA, Philippines – Palawan has been judged No.1 and Boracay No.12 among the Top 30 Islands in the World, based on a survey by international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Palawan gained international fame when its Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, said to be the longest navigable underground river in the world, was recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders...
‘I’ve never sailed the Atlantic before but I have a boat. Should I crew first or am I okay to skipper?’ Jeremy Wyatt, circumnavigator and World Cruising Club Communications Director says: ‘If you have been skippering for years and have plenty of coastal experience, you will probably be fine to skipper. An ocean passage is as much about system management as it is a...
People living close to the coast in England have higher vitamin D levels compared to those inland, a new study has found. The research, carried out by the University of Exeter in partnership with the Met Office, is the first time data on sunlight and vitamin D levels have been linked to detailed geographical information. Results of the study found that coastal area...
Is there any better feeling than crossing the English Channel in your own boat? The sense of accomplishment and freedom is intensely rewarding and there’s nothing like being out of sight of land to ignite your sense of adventure. And then there’s a cold local beer and delicious French food awaiting you on the other side as you start your holiday in the comfort of your ow...
Note that ice may exist at Boyd's main ramp. Alternate launch will take place at Heron Cove Ramp. To protect Colorado's water from aquatic nuisance species, boaters are reminded by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to: •Clean all mud, plants or animals from the hull of your boat. •Drain all of the water from the boat, live well and lower unit of the engine. •Dry th...
