Now more than ever, Botswana beckons travellers who relish the chance to make pilgrimage into a remote, uncluttered utopia where time is on pause. Allison Foat talks of beguiling landscapes, staggering bio diversity and vast tracts of virgin wilderness, where there’s a glorious sense of having it all to yourself.
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SailGP season 2 has already produced some exciting racing, with a few surprise podium places too. SailGP Spain, led by Phil Robertson was one such team. But what does the future hold for Phil and his team?
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Team RSA put in a good effort at the Optimist World Championships 2021 held at Lake Garda, Italy. Brazilian Alex Di Francesco Kuhl is the new World Champion and French sailor Lomane Valade is the winner in the female ranking.
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Teams competing in the recent Ocean Race Europe supported UN Sports for Climate Action. They collected scientific data, looked at the benefits of cutting out single-use plastic, measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and engaging with world leaders about the threats to the ocean.
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When you think of islands in Thailand you think of white sand, rustic-chic beach shacks, and a hammock gently swaying between two palm trees as a turquoise sea laps at the shore. But each island is quite distinct from the next, with its own characteristics; and there are dozens to choose from. Nell McShane Wulfhart selects one for every occasion, whether you want to party til dawn, learn to dive, eat the best Thai food or escape from the world on a secluded, romantic break.
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South African sailor, Matt Whitehead has always dreamed of racing in the Volvo Ocean Race – and he came that much closer by competing on the VO65, ‘Childhood 1’, the DutchSail entry in the Ocean Race Europe. We caught up with Matt after a few very busy months.
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The 90th edition of the iconic Round the Island race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, took place this weekend. 1200 boats and 7000 sailors set sail, clearly eager to get on the water again. It’s one of the largest yacht races in the world, and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs.
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Dungeons lies on the tip of the African continent and launched South Africa into big-wave infamy during the late 1990s. But nearby Sunset Reef is a far more perfect prospect, and it’s where big wave surfing in South Africa really began. ‘Behind the Peak’ takes a brief look at the history of these two wildly different waves that have collectively produced some of the best surfers in the world and have put SA big wave surfing on the map.
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Whether you’re five months or 15 years away from handing in that final notice, you’ve probably dreamt of the beachside digs where you’ll live out the best years of your life. Those who want to buck the trends might want to consider searching for real estate outside their comfort zone. These 5 beaches offer you the perfect lifestyle for less.
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Brilliant conditions provided the perfect arena for the Superyacht Cup Palma, allowing the fleet to revel in the great sailing on offer in the Bay of Palma. South African navigator, Shaun Pammenter was onboard the overall winner, Ravenger
