Looking back at the Vendée Globe 2024
The Vendée Globe is a legendary solo around-the-world race. It is known as one of the toughest maritime challenges, and often called ‘the Everest of the seas’. The race takes…
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An interview with Sara, sailing with her family aboard Catalpa
Having just left Mexico, from where they have launched their newly-renovated boat, Sara has been living on the water with her family for the best part of 10 years, sailing…
A short guide to the best Azores islands to visit by boat
The Azores archipelago, located 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, is a cluster of islands discovered by the Portuguese in the early 1500s. Settlers arrived on these islands in…
Italy’s northern lakes: a Lake Como travel guide
Lake Como, located north of Milan, has long been associated with summer and villegiatura. The lake, also known as Lario, has been popular with travellers since the 18th Century, the…
Sailing events to look out for in 2025
Every year, the boating world surprises and delights sailing fans around the world with events, races and regattas. We’ve put together a short list of sailing events we’ll be looking…
Top holiday destinations in 2025 for a day on the water
As we prepare for the year to come, we’ve been thinking of all the things we’d like to do, the adventures we’d like to go on, and the places we’d…
The best New Year’s Eve destinations
The end of the year is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s Eve plans. If you’re unsure about how to end the year…
A New Year’s Eve Yacht Party: Celebrate in Style
As the year draws to a close, there’s no better way to ring in the New Year than aboard a luxurious yacht. A New Year’s Eve yacht party offers the…
Living on a Sailboat: A Look into Andrew’s Lifestyle
While some rent boats frequently to enjoy the pleasures of sailing on the open water, others go a step further, embarking on a life at sea by living on a…
A Brazil beach guide from north to south
Brazil has one of the longest coastlines in the world. Stretching over more than 7,000km, it is lined with diverse ecosystems, a large variety of landscapes, and stunning beaches. The…