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Rachael Sprot talks how to deal with squalls and gusts and also looks at exactly what we mean by the terms gust or squall
Squalls are the school bullies of the ocean. But, like all bullies, your best bet is to outsmart them – and that means knowing where they form, how to avoid them and what to do when they turn up uninvited.
Sailing west across the Pacific to Tahiti we’d had persistent squalls for several days, but they had all been fairly benign. We’d diligently dropped, repacked and re-hoisted the spinnaker three times in one afternoon for squalls that turned out to be a complete non-event, so I finally gave in to the temptation to just leave it up.
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Theo Stocker speaks to a variety of cruising sailors in order to get their best tips on what to do and what to avoid when going family sailing
As sailors, you’re likely to share your passion with your nearest and dearest. Family sailing offers the promise of quality time with your family, adventures and memories for the children and passing on your love of the sea, whether they are your own children, nephews, nieces, grandchildren or those of friends.
Family sailing isn’t without its challenges, however. How do you keep your crew happy, warm, fed, entertained and occupied within the confines of a small boat? And how does life aboard change as children grow from babies and toddlers to teenagers?
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Yacht brokers are selling threefold more boats than normal as people are realising the beauty and adventure that awaits on their doorstep.. Theo Stocker introduces the May 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
This is the year to explore the British and Irish coasts, if ever there was one.
After more than a year of Covid restrictions, we’re all itching to get out and get away.
Foreign travel remains hampered by lingering restrictions and uncertainty around new EU cruising rules, so homewaters seem the safest bet.
Yacht brokers are selling threefold more boats than normal as people are realising the beauty and adventure that awaits on their doorstep.
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IRC winners return for Rolex Fastnet Race by James Boyd / RORC 10 Feb 12:00 GMT 8 August 2021
With the Rolex Fastnet Race having so many boats, so many classes and a 96-year history, it is inevitable that many past winners, be they of line honours, individual classes or of the main IRC overall prize, the Fastnet Challenge Trophy, should be among the record 400+ strong entry in the Royal Ocean Racing Club s flagship event in 2021.
In fact among the overall winners, 2017 s victor Didier Gaudoux, with his trusty JND39 Lann Ael 2, is at present the only one returning with the same boat and a similar crew. On board again will be family members, including his daughter Coralie and possibly son Thomas, as well as veteran Figaro ace Fred Duthil. Lann Ael 2 hasn t changed apart from a new paint job.