In this episode from The Oceans Race’s Off Watch, Libby takes us inside the campaign with Team SCA in 2014-15 and remembers John Fisher, her crewmate aboard Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag who was tragically lost overboard during the last edition. Libby also opens up about the responsibilities of being a navigator, and she gives strong advice to the organisers of The Ocean Race about equality rules for the next race.
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The Debrief: Tudor Sports Watches | Stylish in Blue
by Ingrid HaleEver faithful to its long tradition of blue sports watches, TUDOR now offers a “Navy Blue” version of its flagship model, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight.
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Belinda Baggs, Kimi Werner and Jarrah and Wayne Lynch set out on a grand expedition to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. They spent two weeks sailing and diving on the reef, observing the reef’s condition. The Reef Beneath is a film based on their experiences and discoveries which shows just how delicate the Reef is.
Watch their short film online and get a more in-depth story from Wayne himself.
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In the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, the role of the grinder is more important than ever before. AC75 class boats are powered by both human energy and battery power. Whilst the batteries control the main foils and rudders, everything above the waterline, including every sail control, is powered by the grinders.
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6 July 2020 – We kick off the week by celebrating our top South…
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In this podcast from Behind the life with Adam Lambert Brett Archibald recalls his incredible story of survival, near-death experiences, mental endurance and finally being rescued.
It started with an email, a tantalising invitation to surf the world’s best waves in a magnificent tropical paradise. Brett couldn’t resist.
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Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo from Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose spent almost 12 months reviewing cruising catamarans currently on the market, and with the help of their followers have come up with a final list of the top 10 cruising catamarans of 2020.
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Brilliant Corners – Searching for Surf in Madagascar
by Ingrid HaleBrilliant Corners is a visually stunning adventure series with former Longboard Champion Sam Bleakley. Travelling the world with his longboard in tow, Sam uses surfing to explore the brilliant corners of the world.
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CN Traveler’s Juliet Kinsman shares her insight into how future travel may look a little different to what we have always known. With countries opening up to travel every week now, how should we go about planning our next escape while still making informed choices, and keeping our safety top of mind?
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29 June 2020 – American Magic arrives in Auckland while the Youth America’s Cup event faces uncertainty. RORC has shared another great addition to their Time over Distance series and The Knysna Oyster Festival took place online, with a fun sailing component too. Solo ocean rower, Lia Ditton launched a record-breaking attempt, while World Oceans Month was celebrated in Ohau with a Virtual Concert for all. Plus news on the Valencia Boat Show which will be hosted online this year.
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