“That sea sure is mean,” our kind driver observes as my salty trio climbs into his truck, fresh off a rough-and-tumble crossing of the Gulf of Carpentaria. After 48 hours…
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INEOS’s Freddie Carr on why today’s Louis Vuitton Cup was the ‘fastest yacht race in history’ + why Day 6 conditions could be ‘telling’
“I genuinely think Race 8 today was the fastest sailing race ever,” INEOS Britannia cyclor David ‘Freddie’ Carr tells Yachting World after Day 5 of the Louis Vuitton Cup final.…
Damage to Luna Rossa hands race victory to INEOS Britannia but the Italians fight back + full Louis Vuitton analysis
In stark contrast to the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta and Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin and Semi-Finals, the Finals of this event have consistently seen windy conditions. And today’s racing…
World’s top sailors choose Musto to tackle the toughest race on water
To compete in the Vendée Globe requires each skipper to come with their very best game; to win it takes almost superhuman concentration, enormous skill and a hefty dose of…
World’s Coolest Boats: The C-Class Catamaran
“Having been involved in the build and campaigning of three C-class projects, I have to nominate the 25ft C-Class catamaran.” Known as the ‘Little Americas Cup’, the International Catamaran Challenge…
Another win apiece in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final Day 4 + Lessons from the day’s racing
The fourth day of Louis Vuitton Cup Final racing took place on Monday 30 September and saw INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli continue their fight to become the…
All square after controversial day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final + Our thoughts on all the action
After Saturday’s lost racing due to light winds, Sunday 29 September dawned with 17-22 knots in Barcelona as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia continued their fight to win…
Italians saved by the bell on Day 2 of Louis Vuitton Cup finals + what we learnt
INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli lined up for a tense second day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup final in Barcelona today – after Day One’s even…
World’s Coolest Boats: The Dabchick class
“The ‘Dabbie’ was a very popular youth boat and one of the best training boats ever. Every person that made it in sailing in South Africa started out on the…
Deakin & Blue X-Back Swimsuit Review
Deakin & Blue X-Back Swimsuit Best overall swimsuit for open water swimming This is hands-down the most comfortable, supportive, beautiful swimsuit I’ve found. On its own or underneath a wetsuit,…
Deakin & Blue Sports Swimbra Review
Deakin & Blue Sports Swimbra Best outdoor swimming bikini Sometimes I prefer to wear a bikini, especially under a wetsuit. So, it’s a joy to find a supportive bikini that…
Chilly Swim Neoprene Swimsuit Review
Chilly Swim Star Bum Best swimsuit for winter dipping Sometimes you put on a swimsuit that makes you walk a bit taller. This beautiful limestone neoprene swimsuit does just that.…
Lomo Nuotare Ladies Swimming Wetsuit Review
Lomo Nuotare Ladies Swimming Wetsuit in Tall Wide A Best multisport durable wetsuit Lomo’s inclusive sizing is unbeatable. Not only catering for different sized curves, it also accommodates different heights.…
Batoko Swimsuit Review
Batoko swimsuit Best vibrant sustainable swimsuit If you’re an outdoor swimmer, you’ve probably seen a Batoko swimsuit. These gorgeous sea-themed swimsuits are everywhere. And, with great eco-credentials and fun designs,…
All square after epic Louis Vuitton Cup Final opener + What we learned from today’s racing
INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli faced off in the first day of Louis Vuitton Cup Final racing to decide which of these challengers would face Emirates Team New…
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Wins Youth America’s Cup Final
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli claimed the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup title after a decisive victory over NYYC American Magic in the final race, held in challenging conditions with winds up…
Gill Helmsman winter sailing gloves review
Adventure charter skippers Bruce Jacobs and Rachael Sprot of Rubicon3 tested these waterproof, windproof and breathable glove with webbing and drawcord wrist adjustment for a season in a variety of…
How to transit the Suez Canal by yacht
Transiting the Suez Canal is now a rarely followed path by circumnavigating yachts. The threat of piracy around the Gulf of Aden has long been a concern: British cruisers Paul…
Yonda Spook Wetsuit Review
Yonda Spook Wetsuit in XXXL Best entry-level all-round outdoor swimming wetsuit Yonda’s size range is probably the most inclusive out there. So, wonderful for someone who struggles to find a…
Orca One piece Openwater Vitalis TRN wetsuit review
One piece Openwater Vitalis TRN wetsuit in size LW Best triathlon training plus size wetsuit Orca is one of our favourite open water swimming brands, with a great range of…