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How to sail to the Arctic Circle in summer 2024
The SKIRR Adventures journey to the high latitudes and the Arctic is committing and not for the faint-hearted. With the expedition taking place between 27 June and 19 September, in the height of the northern hemisphere summer, participants can expect long daylight hours and beautiful skyscapes as they travel north under the power of wind and sail, however faced with the unpredictability and thrill of arctic weather patterns. The yachts make it possible to reach remote anchorages and locations, with a low environmental impact.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: YACHT RACING FORUM 2022
The Yacht Racing Forum is an annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. Originating in 2008 in Monaco, it has become over the years a must-attend event for anyone involved in yacht racing. This year, the international yacht racing community,...
FIRST EVER KNOX-JOHNSTON CUP A HUGE SUCCESS
The inaugural Knox-Johnston Cup was a beaming success last weekend, where participants were treated to sunny skies, good breeze and a weekend of training, sailing and socialising on the Solent. This unique weekend of sail racing was inspired by Sir Robin...
A RETURN TO SAILING: CHINA GETS BACK ON THE WATER
Sporting events around the world have been affected by the global outbreak of Covid-19. Sailing has not been immune to the impact from the pandemic with both major international events and local sailing postponed, including the Clipper 2019-20 Race which is set to...
CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE FINISH IN LONDON’S ROYAL DOCKS
After racing over 40,000 nautical miles around the world, the Clipper Race fleet and some 180 intrepid Race Crew have arrived back in London, UK, completing the epic circumnavigation. After a spectacular Parade of Sail along the River Thames, the jubilant teams were...
SKIRR ADVENTURES COMMENCES DEBUT ARCTIC SAILING EXPEDITION
SKIRR Adventures‘ debut expedition, a unique 4,802 nautical mile long high latitude expedition to some of the most remarkable and remote places on the planet, has departed from Gosport, UK, today (Friday 1 July 2022). Created by Clipper Ventures, the organisation that...
SAILORS SALUTE SIR ROBIN ON 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GOLDEN GLOBE VICTORY
Britain’s leading sailors are paying tribute to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston today on the 50th anniversary of the date, 22 April 1969, that he entered history books as the first person to ever sail solo, non-stop around the world. “To me, Sir Robin is an iconic figure and...
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