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    Lisa Blair departs Cape Town

    Solo yachtswoman Lisa Blair sets sail again on Antarctic circumnavigation quest

    • June 13, 2017

    Solo sailor and adventurer Lisa Blair has recommenced her attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica.

    A towline is attached to yacht Marathon. Credit RNLI

    Single-handed yachtsman Keith White rescued off the Suffolk coast

    • June 12, 2017

    A Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat spokesman said: “The sailor was a bit upset about having to be rescued."

    Susie Goodall. Credit: Susie Goodall Racing/DHL/PPL

    Susie Goodall secures sponsor for 2018 Golden Globe Race entry

    • June 2, 2017

    British yachtswoman Susie Goodall, the youngest among a 30-strong Golden Globe Race entry list, has secured DHL Express as her primary sponsor.

    Gipsy Moth IV

    Gipsy Moth IV round-Britain 50th anniversary tour

    • May 30, 2017

    It is 50 years since Sir Francis Chichester sailed solo around the world in Gipsy Moth IV. To celebrate, she is sailing around Britain, stopping at 14 ports.

    Keith White and his yacht Marathon

    Engine failure delays Keith White’s round Britain and Ireland challenge

    • May 15, 2017

    The Isle of Wight yachtsman aims to become the first disabled sailor to achieve a non-stop round Britain and Ireland voyage.

    Antoine Cousot launches his Biscay 36 ketch Goldstar. Credit: Barry Pickthall/PPL

    Golden Globe Race sailor Antoine Cousot launches his Biscay 36 ketch Goldstar

    • May 10, 2017

    2018 Golden Globe Race competitor Antoine Cousot launched his gleaming gold Biscay 36 ketch renamed Goldstar following a major eight-month refit.

    Golden Globe Race 2018 route

    New host city for 2018 Golden Globe Race announced

    • April 22, 2017

    The 2018 Golden Globe Race marking the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s round-the-world race victory will start from Plymouth on June 30, 2018.

    Izabel Pimentel

    Golden Globe Race: Second female skipper and host port decision

    • April 18, 2017

    Entries are open once again for the 2018 Golden Globe Race with no current waiting list

    Andrew Ashman and Sarah Young. Credit: onEdition

    Clipper Race responds to publication of report into fatal accidents

    • April 13, 2017

    The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into two fatal accidents in the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

    Leg 5 - Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 13/14. Credit: Brian Carlin

    AIS devices to be integrated into all Clipper Race lifejackets

    • April 4, 2017

    AIS devices will be integrated into all lifejackets for the first time during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.

    Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Image credit: Jasper Fry

    Happy 78th birthday Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

    • March 17, 2017

    First man to sail the world solo Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks about adventure in the information age and his battle with health and safety culture

    Dave Selby_April 2017 column

    A frankly irresistible AAAASSS – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat

    • February 23, 2017

    Membership of AAA Acme Select Sea Stuff – a snip at two grand. Sorry, make that three grand, says PBO columnist Dave Selby

    Shane Freeman's yacht Mushka

    Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman is soon to round Cape Horn

    • January 30, 2017

    One of the forthcoming Golden Globe Race's four Australian entrants Shane Freeman is on his way to the starting line and is soon to round Cape Horn.

    Enda O'Coineen. Credit: Vincent Curutchet/DPPI/Vendee Globe

    Stricken Vendée Globe skipper Enda O’Coineen planning next move

    • January 10, 2017

    Ten days since his world quite literally came crashing down around him, Irish skipper Enda O'Coineen says he is still contemplating his next move.

    Ellen MacArthur Trust yacht Moonspray (c) Martin Allen Photography

    Dame Ellen MacArthur launches new sailing challenge for cancer patients

    • January 10, 2017

    One hundred young people in recovery from cancer will be taking part in an extraordinary challenge - sailing around Britain in a national relay, celebrating achievement and realising potential.

    Shane Freeman and his Tradewind 35 Mushka heading out to sea. Credit: Ian Mac/GGR/PPL

    Aussie sailor to sail half way round the world – simply to start solo circumnavigation

    • December 13, 2016

    Lone Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has set sail on a 14,500-mile voyage to England in order to compete in the 2018 Golden Globe Race.

    Credit: Kito de Pavant/Bastide Otio/Vendee Globe

    Huge concern for Vendée Globe skipper Kito de Pavant

    • December 6, 2016

    Vendée Globe skipper Kito de Pavant has struck an unidentified floating object, which has led to a significant ingress of water aboard the boat.

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    Urgent repairs force Jeanne Socrates to abandon second attempt

    • November 28, 2016

    Urgent genset repairs and a damaged gooseneck have forced the British yachtswoman to abandon her latest attempt at a record-breaking circumnavigation.

    Jeanne Socrates second attempt

    Jeanne Socrates sets sail on record-breaking quest… again!

    • November 15, 2016

    British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates has repaired last month's storm damage and resumed her record-breaking quest aboard her 38ft yacht Nereida.

    Jeanne Socrates

    Jeanne Socrates returns to Victoria after surviving a big ‘blow’

    • October 31, 2016

    "I packed my grab bag with passport etc at one point... to be ready for the worst but Nereida rode the big seas well despite a lot of shaking and…

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