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What Is the RYA’s ‘Together on Water’ Strategy? 

Those wishing to start a career in the yachting industry can look forward to an exciting and rewarding adventure – but beginning the journey requires both a strong foundation and plenty of careful preparation.  What Do I Need to Start a Career in the Yachting...

Setting Sail for Winter Sun 

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, the idea of heading off for some winter sun becomes particularly appealing. Some of the best sailing destinations for winter sun include the Seychelles, Martinique, the British Virgin Isles, Grenada, Phuket, and Cape...

Sailing Around Gibraltar: An Unforgettable Experience 

Sailors looking for an excellent cruising base would do well to consider Gibraltar; it’s the gateway to the Mediterranean and the perfect spot from which to discover the surrounding area.  Gibraltar is a city and British Overseas Territory on the Iberian...

Wildlife Conservation: The Work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust 

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leading conservation organisation and one the oldest wildlife charities in Africa; it is utterly committed to the preservation, conservation and protection of nature.   The trust was established over 45 years ago and...

Setting Sail for a Career in Yachting 

Those wishing to start a career in the yachting industry can look forward to an exciting and rewarding adventure – but beginning the journey requires both a strong foundation and plenty of careful preparation.  What Do I Need to Start a Career in the Yachting...

Sailing Blog Part 4 (Escapado) 

28/09/2024 - 06/10/2024  Golfe de Saint-Tropez  Wow did I learn a lot this week. I used different lines for the first time, different sails, and pushed Escapado to the max. What an amazing experience racing with 250 boats and 4000 people all from different...

Sailing Blog Part 4 (Escapado) 

Gibraltar – Sainte Maxime (St Tropez)    20/09/2024 - 25/09/2024 - 758 Nautical miles  And then there were three. Less than 100 miles along the Andalucía coast after Gibraltar, one crew dropped out and it was just Germaine, Leander (an apprentice)...

Sailing Blog Part 3 (Escapado) 

A Coruña - Gibraltar  10/09/2024 - 20/09/2024 - 746 Nautical miles  You may notice that I previously said this journey should have taken 6 days when in fact it has taken 11. We didn’t get attacked by orcas but were advised and eventually decided to only sail...

Sailing Blog Part 2 (Escapado)

La Rochelle – A Coruña   03/09/2024 - 06/09/2024 - 484 Nautical miles  Moving on from La Rochelle towards Galicia and orca territory, we sail expecting the weather the Bay of Biscay is known for. As with the first group, we have a mixture of backgrounds...

Sailing Blog Part 1 (Escapado) 

Hamble – La Rochelle   27/08/2024 - 31/08/2024  - 496 nautical miles Back on the sea for a new adventure. Different boat, different crew, different skippers. One adventure to prepare me for the challenge of the ARC in November. Gaining experience sailing on...