On Track Toward The Indian Ocean

by | Feb 6, 2019 | Daily News, Features

Alex Alley (GBR) remains on track in his pursuit to break the Solo Non-Stop Around the World Record in his 40-foot yacht – Pixel Flyer. Located at 35°S (at 20:00 UTC) in the South Atlantic, his southeasterly course has him avoiding the St. Helena High aiming toward...

Captains Of Ships – Sam Jeffs

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Editorials, Features

Born in Barmouth, Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort, Sam’s family has saltwater running through its veins.  Grandfather was in the merchant navy and a long-time coxswain of Barmouth lifeboat, earning himself a British Empire Medal for meritorious service to the...

Refining The Classics In Antigua

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Daily News, Features

When the 32nd Annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta gathers on April 19-22, the plan for the 2019 edition will have refinements. Carlo Falcone, who has been competing in the event for the last 25 years, explains some of the changes: I have raced in classic yacht...

One For The Bucket List

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Daily News, Features

The Caribbean racing season is underway with the 6th edition of Grenada Sailing Week held January 28 to February 1. Hillary Noble, taking a break from the New England winter, shares this report from the bow of the Reflex 38 Touch2Play Racing: A record fleet of 40...

Taking The Pulse On The Yacht Industry

by | Feb 4, 2019 | Daily News, Features

Held in January, the Dusseldorf boat show in Germany is massive. With almost 2,000 exhibitors from 73 countries and displays covering 220,000 m², nearly 250,000 people came from over 100 countries. The ‘boot’, as it is known, is the leading public boating exhibition...