Tri-service women crew global circumnavigationIndia’s first tri-service all-women crew is nearing the end of its historic global circumnavigation aboard IASV Triveni. Since departing in
Unidentified floating objects (UFOs) pose a growing hazard to sailors, causing unexpected collisions and costly damage. The article explains common risks, how to spot
Researchers have developed new mapping tools to help sailors avoid whale collision hotspots by using tracking data and seasonal migration patterns. The initiative aims
A sailing yacht sank in the Strait of Gibraltar after being rammed by orcas, with two people rescued safely. The incident is one of
Australian Jon Sanders was the first man to circumnavigate Antarctica solo, circling the continent twice in 1981 – 1982 in his S&S 34 monohull
In 1988, Australian Kay Cottee became the first woman to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation , taking 189 days in her 37 feet (11
Dame Naomi James, became the first woman to sail solo around the world via Cape Horn with one stop in 1978, completing her circumnavigation
Cornelis “Conny” van Rietschoten is the only skipper to win the Whitbread Round the World Race twice. At 45, the Dutch industrialist had read
Éric Tabarly is the doyen of ocean racing to all young aspiring sailors. A French Naval officer, he gained instant fame with his yacht
Ramón Carlín, the ‘weekend sailor’ who upset the odds to become the winner of the first Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973-74, died
