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Vendée Globe 2020: Pip Hare on preparing for the world’s toughest race

  • May 14, 2020

It would be easy to assume the toughest challenge of the Vendée Globe Race is racing a 60ft IMOCA alone, battling the elements, sleep deprived and exhausted. But for me,…

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Transatlantic sailing clothes: Pip Hare explains how to pack light

  • May 4, 2020

In November last year I completed my 18th transatlantic so my kit bag is now fairly trimmed down. Here’s a rundown of the sailing clothes I pack when crossing the…

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iPad sailing: Pip Hare’s top tips on using your tablet to navigate

  • March 19, 2020

These days it’s rare for me not to use a tablet as part of my navigation equipment. The fact I can take my tablet with me anywhere in the world…

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Pip Hare’s top tips for preventing chafe on lines, sails and hardware

  • February 27, 2020

Chafe on sails and ropes is something we should expect as part of the general wear and tear on passage, but equally it is something we can protect against. Here…

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Boom preventers: How to use one and why they’re worth the hassle to rig

  • February 20, 2020

Rigging a boom preventer will allow you to sail a true downwind course without a constant worry about crew safety. I also use it to pin the boom in its…

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Spinnaker wraps: Pip Hare’s tips on dealing with a tangled kite

  • January 9, 2020

I can still feel the pain of my first really bad single-handed spinnaker wrap. I was in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, took my eye off the sail for…

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Sailing through calms: Expert advice from ocean racer Pip Hare

  • August 6, 2019

Psychologically, I have always found sailing through calms to be far worse than battling any storm. Endlessly flogging sails and oppressive heat can fray tempers on any yacht. With no…

Hallberg-Rassy 44 video – traditional cruising values in a new hull shape

  • May 9, 2017

The bitterly cold wind is cutting through my four layers of technical clothing as though they are made of mesh – the instruments tell me the water temperature is 4ºC,…

All carbon Arcona 465 on test – is this the ultimate performance cruiser?

  • March 3, 2017

Performance cruisers are designed and sold to chew up the miles on longer journeys without sacrificing too much comfort. Yet many new owners find that their boat that sailed so…

How to reef short-handed and how to know when the time is right to reduce sail

  • February 17, 2017

The decision to reef is as much about boat handling as it is about wind strength. So try to take a holistic view of how the whole boat feels and…

One of the least expensive apps available, but still a great tool for basic planning

iBoating marine navigation app for iPad and Android

  • February 9, 2017

A surprisingly versatile and comprehensive app but not easy to use and contains some annoying quirks.

The ability to use multiple chart sources – raster and vector – is unique

iNavX marine navigation app for iPad and iPhone

  • February 9, 2017

A good all-round package and especially versatile for ability to use raster and vector charts from multiple providers.

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Transas iSailor marine navigation app for iPad and Android

  • February 9, 2017

Good basic functionality – a full standalone navigation app – and plenty of advanced options as well, but each one incurs a fee.

Garmin BlueChart BlueChart Mobile fits in neatly with Garmin instruments.

Garmin BlueChart Mobile app for iPad

  • February 9, 2017

Slick and well designed navigational planning app that integrates seamlessly with onboard Garmin systems

Infiniti 46, Maverick, at the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2016. Photo Carlo Borlenghi/Rolex.

Inside the Infiniti 46 – video tour of the world’s first production offshore racer with DSS foils

  • February 6, 2017

Though most of us are captivated by the images of flying boats from International Moths to America’s Cup catamarans, the increased athleticism and technical ability required to manage these high-tech…

What to eat when sailing short-handed – a nutritional guide for offshore sailors

  • December 30, 2016

Your diet offshore should be as good as, or even better, than it is at home. As with any sport, nutrition and hydration are essential for maintaining good performance. The…

12 yacht trackers compared to help you choose the right unit for your voyage

  • November 21, 2016

This article was originally published Nov 2016. It was last product and price checked 28 Feb 2023. Some of the products in this article are no longer available but this…

Short-handed sailing: Pip Hare on gybing a symmetric spinnaker

  • November 4, 2016

Gybing a symmetric kite double-handed is a tough manoeuvre and there is no question that practice makes perfect. Setting up your boat so things are within reach is essential, as…

A classic Swan 43 in Scandinavia: Pip Hare discovers a place to keep the world at bay

  • October 31, 2016

Five hours out of Kokkola, the Baltic was baring its teeth. It was the middle of the night in the middle of June. The air temperature was below 5°C and…

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Swan 43: the restoration of 50-year-old Sparkman & Stephens yacht Runn

  • October 10, 2016

When a Contessa 32 became a little bit too snug for a holiday with his wife and four children, Charles Hill went in search of a bigger boat for adventurous…

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