Jimmy Cornell has abandoned his Elcano Challenge – a quest to retrace the world’s first circumnavigation in a fully electric boat – for now.
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Challenge to Brexit deal immigration rule
The Brexit deal only allows UK sailors to cruise the EU for 90 days in every 180-day period. Pilot book author Gordon Knight is now campaigning for visa reciprocation
Pip Hare: first British skipper to finish the 2020 Vendée Globe
British solo skipper Pip Hare crossed the 2020 Vendée Globe finish line at just before 0100 on 12 February, fulfilling her long held dream
Have your say on the disposal of flares
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government to look at how sailors dispose of out-of-date flares. The public have until 15 March 2021 to respond
Cruising sailors honoured in Ocean Cruising Club Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club has announced the winners of its annual awards, which recognise the achievements of cruising sailors
Gipsy Moth IV is up for sale
New owners are being sought for Gipsy Moth IV, the legendary yacht which took Sir Francis Chichester around the world
Eight bells for Bob Fisher: 1935-2021
Barry Pickthall collaborated with Bob Fisher on numerous books. He looks back at the life of the sailor and journalist
Clarisse Cremer makes Vendée Globe history
French skipper Clarisse Cremer has smashed Ellen MacArthur's 21 year old Vendée Globe race record, crossing the line in 87d 02h 24m 25s.
From dream to reality – Editor’s letter March 2021
Daydreaming is about as close as most of us are getting to sailing at the moment, but now is the moment to start planning to make them come true. Theo…
Crackdown on uncoded commercially operated yachts
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said it will be targeting the owners of uncoded commercially operated sailing yachts