The Vendée Globe Race has kept us thrilled and on the edge of our seats from day one. After 81 days at sea Yannick Bestaven, the 48 year old French skipper of Maître Coq IV, is the overall winner of the ninth edition of the Race. He crossed the line in third place off Les Sables d’Olonne, France at 03hrs 19mins 46 secs early this morning. However, he takes the overall victory due to his compensation of 10 hours and 15 minutes for his role in the search and rescue of fellow competitor Kevin Escoffier. He finished ahead of Charlie Dalin by 2hrs 31mins 01secs and 6hrs 40mins 26secs ahead of Louis Burton.
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New York Yacht Club American Magic re-launched PATRIOT after she capsized during a PRADA Cup Round Robin race on January 17. After nine days of intense boatbuilding and systems-work inside the team’s base, the AC75 returned to the Waitematā Harbor roughly 48 hours before her first PRADA Cup Semifinals match. American Magic will face Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Friday, January 29.
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We are so excited about the Beyond Walls Project. Monumental frescoes by French-Swiss artist Saype have been laid out on the ground in Cape Town to depict unity. There couldn’t be a better time in our world for this message than now. And it’s no wonder that this unique global concept has chosen Cape Town as one of its canvasses.
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Ever wondered who does what on the AC75’s? David ‘Freddie’ Carr, grinder on INEOS Team UK takes us through the roles of the team members who sail on their powerful AC75, Brittania.
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The Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and the NSRI released turtles back into the ocean so that they could begin their journey home to warmer waters. The story of rescue, rehabilitation and release is one that the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and the NSRI are incredibly proud of.
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The Prada Cup starts tomorrow, and all eyes are on the Challengers, the teams who showed their hands at the America’s Cup World Series in December. Teams went away after the Series to work on their strategies, make improvements to their boats and use the learnings to improve on all levels – all this in line with claiming the right to challenge ‘Emirates Team New Zealand’ for the America’s Cup trophy. Shirley Robertson, Ken Read and Nathan Outteridge give their analysis on the Series.
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Phil Wade, co-founder of Marine Inspirations shares the heartwarming story on the rise of Asemahle (Theo) Jack. Theo took the opportunities he was given and made a wonderful career for himself in the Superyacht industry. And now he wants to pay it forward.
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The PRADA Cup starts on Friday, January 15. Three Challengers will compete with the winner qualifying to race against the America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup Match. Panerai is the official time keeper to the event. Debbie Hathway talks to Alessandro Ficarelli, product development director for Panerai, ahead of the Prada Cup.
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Packing for a summer holiday can be a challenge. It becomes another thing on your to do list at the end of a busy year. But we’ve done the work for you – and we’ve tried to keep it local too.
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We’ve put together a list of our top gift ideas for travellers, in the hope of a travel-filled 2021. With so much to choose from in stores and online, we’ve curated some gems perfect for a season of travel and outdoor lifestyle.
