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.
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2020 has thrown the boat show industry into a spiral. With people either afraid to travel (or not being able to travel at all), or even afraid of crowds, new ways of reaching boat buyers and industry players have emerged. But how do we still support the local industry while also offering a platform for potential buyers to view boats?
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Lost Track New Zealand takes you on a journey of a lifetime through the remote wilderness of New Zealand in search of perfect waves and life long memories. Follow surfer Torren Martyn and film maker Ishka Folkwell as they embark on a three month motorbike adventure into the depths of New Zealand.
