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
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Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe ended in tricky, light airs. A very close leaderboard now sees the inshore race as the ultimate decider.
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Chris Bertish set off on the seemingly impossible task of being the first person to wing-sail across the Pacific Ocean. Setting off strong, he faced challenges just one week in. Sadly, it was impossible to recover from these obstacles.
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Global Wellness Day | Join The Mauritius Experiences Online
by Ingrid HaleDebbie Hathway has a long and special connection to Mauritius – it’s the one place that helps her feel energised, happy and well. With this in mind she looks at the island’s online offerings to help celebrate Global Wellness Day.
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Shirley Robertson chats to offshore sailor, and story teller of note, Nick Moloney about his love of adventure and crazy ideas, as well as his passion for offshore racing.
