Cruising

A dhow race with a difference was held in Mozambique recently, combining the fun of sailing with a fund-raising initiative for the islanders. 

Croatia is definitely on our list of cruising destinations. So this hot-list of CN Traveller’s Best Croatian islands to visit in 2020 is a must-have! Whether we’ll be seeking out the big-hitting names or the lesser-known slips of land for a crowd-free holiday and a deliciously lazy mood of utter contentment, the insider tips and gems of info will be invaluable to us.

Youtube sailing channels have become our new TV Series. During lockdown we searched for reminders of how “other people” were living their lives while we we were trapped indoors. The sailing blogs became a source of inspiration as they shared dreamy locations and a sense of freedom. They have motivated us to put a plan in motion to go cruising. These are our top 5.

The Notice of Race is now available for the Cape 2 Rio Race 2023. This is one of the few ocean races that can offer every level of sailor a sense of achievement, adventure and action.

The Wynns packed up their boat and left her on the hard in Tonga to spend time with family, planning to be away for just a few months. On their return to Tonga, Covid hit! They were caught in Fiji, thinking that they would only have to stay there for a few weeks.  But weeks turned into months……

Mark Mills, designer of the sporty Cape 31, has done it again! The Mark Mills MD75 Karma, built by Maxi Dolphin has been voted the Best Sailing Yacht at The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2020 held in Capri, Italy.

Ever wondered what it would be like to win a holiday sailing in Thailand? Our competition winner, Meagan Elston shares her story. “Barely minutes after I had received the email informing me that I had won the Sail + Leisure | Sunsail competition, I called my friend Andrew van Zyl. After jumping around like two excited kids we eventually calmed ourselves down and set about planning our trip and our crew.”

If you’ve ever dreamed of embracing a full-time boat life with nothing but the wind and your dreams determining where you’re going next, the Wynns give us some top-notch insight into the realities of boat life and some things you should know before you buy. 

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.

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.