Following last year’s memorable gathering in Cascais, Portugal, the host venue for the 2019 edition of the TP52 World Championship is Puerto Portals on the island of Mallorca, Spain from 25-29 August. The Rolex TP52 World Championship and the associated season-long series, the 52 SUPER SERIES showcase the very best of inshore yacht racing, demanding the highest standard of human and technical performance.

Fashion and beauty editor Helen Clemson spent a dreamy week in Botswana at some of the swankiest lodges in the country. Her packing dilemma meant a streamlined suitcase with bush-appropriate attire – and some glam for the evening. So it couldn’t be your typical roughing-it safari capsule wardrobe. Fashion wise, it was pretty easy to pack earthy neutrals that mixed and matched – as well as some leopard print for the evening. But for her skincare and make up needs, things got a little trickier

Fashion and beauty editor Helen Clemson spent a dreamy week in Botswana at some of the swankiest lodges in the country. Her packing dilemma meant a streamlined suitcase with bush-appropriate attire – and some glam for the evening. So it couldn’t be your typical roughing-it safari capsule wardrobe. Fashion wise, it was pretty easy to pack earthy neutrals that mixed and matched – as well as some leopard print for the evening. But for her skincare and make up needs, things got a little trickier

After the third scheduled day of racing of the Lipton Challenge Cup was cancelled on Wednesday due to a strong Cape winter’s storm, racing resumed yesterday. The conditions were icy and rainy, with huge swells of between 2.5-3m’s and drastic wind shifts. All this didn’t make for an easy day out on the water. Going into the day’s racing the leaderboard looked like this: 1st – Witbank Yacht Club/Nitro; 2nd – Royal Cape Yacht Club/ Yanmar; 3rd – Walvis Bay Yacht Club/MB Racing. At the day’s prize giving, the top three boats were handed different colour decals for their sails. Reminiscent of the Tour de France the first boat showed yellow for 1st, white for second and red for third.

South African sailor Michael Giles has racked up quite a winning résumé in both offshore and inshore sailing during his more than 35-year career on the water. He has also lent his considerable expertise to project-managing boat builds, offering logistical support to racing teams and individuals, and provisioning teams for ocean-crossing ventures. S+L caught up with him to find out how he juggles these roles and what’s coming next.

More than 3,000 miles and not a single drop of gasoline. Well, that’s the plan anyways. Team Malizia and climate activist Greta Thunberg are on their way across the Atlantic expending minimal CO2 emissions, a journey that aims to change the mindset of people around the world.