Live Ocean Charitable Trust for ocean and marine conservation was founded by Olympic medalists and World Sailing Champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. To celebrate World Albatross Day, Live Ocean collaborated with Science Alive Mātauranga, Taylormade Media and a host of others to connect the world to the story of the incredible Antipodean albatross and the dangers it faces at sea.
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Luna Rossa, challengers of the America’s Cup for the Auld Mug trophy, have released a 4 part series showing just how they plan to win the oldest trophy in the sporting world.
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Podcast with the Pro: A Conversation with Libby Greenhalgh
by Ingrid HaleIn 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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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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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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The America’s Cup Official Timekeeper announced as the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA. Dating back to 1851, the America’s Cup is renowned as the oldest trophy in international sport and has become the source of fierce international rivalries and spectacular sailing duels. Now, the 36th edition of the “Auld Mug” approaches.
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INEOS TEAM UK and team software design partner Coderus have developed a game-changing new software that sets their tech apart- Meet Chimera.
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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has established a unique collaboration…
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Travel Tuesday: The Seychelles – An Eco-Sanctuary
by Ingrid HaleAs sailing regions and eco-destinations go, the Seychelles Islands deliver spectacularly on every level. This group of islands, contoured by glistening white beaches and cerulean waters, is an apex travel experience and nothing short of paradisal. S+L contributor Allison Foat shares her experience sailing the islands on a Sunsail charter holiday.
