French skipper Philippe Péché was the first Golden Globe Race entrant to pass the mandatory gate at Lanzarote, closely followed by Mark Slats
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Pictures: Golden Globe Race start
The Golden Globe Race is now underway, with 17 of the 18 entrants making the start line in Les Sables d'Olonne in France.
Jonty Pearce: The Green Flash – myth or truth?
How many times have we sat watching the sun dip down to the horizon on a beautiful summer’s evening? The sky turns golden, the sun appears to expand, and an…
Jonty Pearce: Which matters more – the passage or the arrival?
With his feet back on dry land, Jonty Pearce reflects on the differences between coastal and offshore sailing
Golden Globe Race: A new generation of greats
On 1 July 2018, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will fire a canon to signal the start of the Golden Globe Race 2018. Find out how you can follow the race
Golden Globe Race: a navigator’s view
Sailing weather expert Chris Tibbs looks at what lies ahead for the skippers
Golden Globe Race: skippers’ thoughts
With less than two months to go, some of the Golden Globe Race skippers reveal how they are preparing for their greatest challenge
From offshore sunset cruising to ocean survival in the Atlantic
A beautiful Atlantic cruise turns into a heavy weather situation for Maarten Zeeuwen
Golden Globe Race 2018: Susie Goodall sponsored by Seldén Masts Ltd
Seldén Masts Ltd have announced they are sponsoring young British sailor Susie Goodall in the Golden Globe Race
Five good reasons to cruise in the Canary Islands
Sail in the Canary Islands and Discover a better place to cruise with 36 ports to explore and 8,500 berths