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A PLB or EPIRB can be a lifesaver if you go overboard. Solo sailor Pip Hare selects her pick of gear to help take the search out of search and rescue An EPIRB, PLB or another man overboard device could save your life. Photo: Tor Johnson EPIRBs When activated, an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon…

When a partnership is different from a sponsorship. Ben Ainslie Racing announce Land Rover deal The recent announcement of Land Rover as partners with Ben Ainslie Racing rather than sponsors is more significant than you might think. This, according to Mark Cameron, Land Rover’s Global Experiential Marketing Director, [yes, I had to stop and think…

Pacific cruiser Rory Garland uses a range of new techniques to navigate safely in far-flung places with poor chart coverage Cruising in remote tropical regions can be challenging, especially where there are no charts suitable for pilotage. Often the charts that do exist are old and inaccurate. To make matters worse, coral can grow surprisingly…

Powerboat Racing to join premier Formula 3 Grand Prix, and Motorcycle Racing events in Macau! The inaugural Asia Powerboat Championship event will be held from 3-5 May 2019 in Macau at Fisherman’s Wharf and the Rocks Hotel. Twelve world-class drivers will be competing in this thrilling high-speed sporting event that features the all-new Shakespeare T750…

Watch the crew action and beautiful sight on board the 52m schooner Meteor as she races at the St Barths Bucket superyacht regatta Meteor One of the most interesting facets of the St Barths Bucket superyacht regatta is the broad range of ideas about what makes the ideal yacht. From replica schooners such as Elena…

You wait 20 days for a Volvo 65 to turn up and three arrive in eight minutes. Leading the Volvo Ocean Race night time charge from Sanya in China to to the finish line off Auckland’s Viaduct Basin breakwater, Xabi Fernandez’ Mapfre maintained their pole position, followed closely by Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Racing (4min…