It’s a great time of the year to plan adventures for 2021, especially after the stop-start year that was 2020. Every sailor worth their salt will be planning to set sail soon. But what gift can you get the sailor who probably has ‘everything’? Our list of gift ideas for sailors will help you select something both practical and unexpected.
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For Max Sirena, skipper of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team challenging for the upcoming America’s Cup trophy, sailing is an obsession. The Prada America’s Cup World Series runs from 17-20 December. Debbie Hathway chats to Max ahead of what promises to be a jaw-dropping spectacle of sailing.
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Listen to this podcast with Skip Novak – best known for his participation in four Whitbread Round the World Yacht Races. This included three races as skipper with Alaska Eagle, Drum and Fazisi. The podcast spans his career in racing and his Antarctic expeditions with Palegic.
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Whether you’re looking for a classic festive season gift (fragrance or jewellery is always a winner) or something a little more unexpected, our luxury gifting solutions mean great buys that will compliment cool coastal waters and warm African sands. Think turquoise and tan; our natural heritage seaside palette. Happy holidays!
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Sail + Leisure contributor, Jeff Ayliffe chats to Sam Davies onboard Initiatives-Couer in Cape Town. On December 2nd the Vendée Globe skipper hit an unidentified floating object, and picked up significant damage to the framework supporting the keel. After consultation with her team, she made the decision to stop in Cape Town.
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This year’s holiday season may not be what you’re used to. Whether you’re choosing a staycation or something further afield, use the break to indulge in a good read or podcast. Get in early and order online to make sure your chosen read reaches you in time for that much needed downtime. And download these podcasts now.
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A jam-packed SailGP season has been scheduled for 2021 with new venues added to spice up the racing. But luckily the 2020 season did produce some sailing, and the sailors still have something to say about this short season. Sir Ben Ainslie of Team GBR talks tech with Emily Nagel.
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Kevin Escoffier has been recovering on board after being rescued from his life-raft by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean Le Cam. Le Cam picked him up in big seas and strong winds in the early hours of the morning some 840 nautical miles South West of Cape Town, South Africa.
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For four years Emirates Team New Zealand has been a fortress. Most of the operation has been off-limits to media as they prepare to defend the 36th America’s Cup. As the Defender, now more than ever, the pressure is on to keep the Cup in New Zealand
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Peter Burling is no stranger to sailing at the highest level. Whether it’s competing in the Olympics, The Ocean Race or the America’s Cup as pilot of Emirates Team New Zealand. It’s therefore no surprise that he has been recognised for these achievements in the form of one of the most prestigious awards in sailing – the Magnus Olsson Prize.
