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Sea Anchors and drogues in this article we test a Jordan Series drogue and a ParaAnchor. Toby Hodges tries out a ParaAnchor sea anchor and a Jordan Series Drogue on a heavy weather sail training weekend in the English Channel Drogues and sea anchors are designed to slow a boat or allow it to hold…

Are you following Ben Ainslie Racing’s new base progress? Meet the management, see the Ben Ainslie Racings website and follow their progress on Twitter and come along and Take a tour with Mathew Sheahan of Ben Ainslie Racings’ new base as it nears completion. As the BAR America’s Cup base in Portsmouth nears completion, Matthew…

Who says racing is the only way to acquire sailing skills? I say teach children sailing is fun and watch the numbers grow, writes Daria Blackwell For some reason, the teaching of sailing skills in many countries where sailing is an active pursuit has over the years changed from learning the ropes on a local…

Experienced yachtsmen are being sought for sailing trips geared towards blind or visually impaired travellers Skippers wanted for sailing holiday with a difference Traveleyes, a unique travel company that runs tours for sighted and blind travellers, is seeking qualified yacht skippers for their next sailing holiday. The organisation, now in its tenth year, specialises in…

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…

Rio 2016, taking a look at how to follow the sailing events at the 2016 Rio Olympics Rio 2016 and the 380 sailing athletes competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a medal symbolises more than their skills. It is a reflection of the single-minded, obsessive nature that is required to embrace a lifestyle that has…