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Bill Springer joins the ARC Baltic rally for some enjoyable Baltic sailing from Sweden to Russia, taking in the exotic magnificence of St Petersburg Dvortsovy Bridge over the Neva River in St Petersburg. Photo: Corbis It was hazy and hot. The air was still. Sticky even. The seas were calm. Certainly not the conditions we…

There have been a couple of standout plumb bow superyacht ketches launched in recent years, namely the Dykstra designed Hetairos and Kamaxitha. This latest model from Hoek Design called Elfje, looks equally sensational. Like Kamaxitha, she was built by Dutch masters Royal Huisman, and launched last summer. Royal Huisman ketch Elfje, designed by Hoek This…

This great little video shows a party of intrepid wreck hunters intent on standing on the wreck of the SS Varvassi – until the tide comes in at the end…. How many people can stand on the wreck of the SS Varvassi? This great little video might just show a bizarre new record as a…

Phuket is a sailing and Regatta hub. Safe Sailing in Phuket and full preparation before you set off is of paramount importance. During December, Phuket hosts the King’s Cup Regatta, which is one of Asia’s largest and most popular regattas. In July there is The Multihull Solutions Regatta and Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. The…

We sailed with UK solo sailor Alan Roberts at Cowes Week 2015, where we were able to glean some valuable advice for the growing fleet of sailors that are taking to shorthanded sailing. Solo sailor Alan Roberts had the best British result in the Solitaire du Figaro in June 2015 During Cowes Week 2015, I…