World-renowned wildlife photographer, Marlin Du Toit has teamed up with Florentine watchmaker Panerai for a new and exciting chapter.

South African Simon Botes was able to live his dream working at the Ocean Race Boatyard during the 2017/2018 edition of the race. He shares his experiences and lends insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of this crucial maintenance hub.

The first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world in both directions Dee Caffari speaks about isolation in these trying times.

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation working towards drowning pevention with the NSRI is South Africa by raising awarness around water safety and training young South Africans to help each other – Words by Debbie Hathway

Sailing la Vagabonde offered to sail Greta Thunberg and her father 3200nm across the Northern Atlantic for the COP25 in Portugal. Catch up with them here.

Pip Hare has set her sights on becoming the 8th female competitor of the Vendee Globe and aims to beat the female record of 94 days set by Ellen McArthur.

The Handstand Project, borne out of a simple idea followed by an even simpler thought has brought about a massive movement of support from local and international crowds. S+L Contributor, Jeff Ayliffe has been taking a stand for what he believes in 365 days a year in 2019.

British-South African Lewis Pugh has been a pioneer in long-distance swimming for close to 30 years. He was the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world, his most well-known expedition being the first-ever attempt to swim across the North Pole in 2007. This effort was to highlight the melting of the Arctic Ocean ice. His latest endeavour was to swim down a river under the Antarctic ice sheet to call for greater protection around the continent.

Time magazine has named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi among its 100 world rising stars who are shaping the future.

Clipper Race skipper Nick Leggatt arrived in his home port, Cape Town, from Leg 2 last week. S+L managed to catch up with him during his brief stay.