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1. How to win at double-handed racing – 5 top tips from a champion

   Double-handed racing is booming in popularity, with both inshore and offshore events introducing double-handed classes. We get expert tips on how to set up your boat and routines for success

   

   The popularity of double-handed sailing is on the rise. The Rolex Fastnet Race is the perfect case in point – …Continue reading »

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2. Destination inspiration: Epic summer adventures right on your doorstep

   Our contributors reveal their favourite summer cruising grounds, from West Sweden and North Brittany to the Isles of Scilly

   

   You don’t have to sail to the most distant parts of the world to have a cruising adventure. If you …Continue reading »

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3. What’s the optimum Fastnet route? Navigator Ian Moore crunches the weather data to find out

   It's too early for a detailed weather forecast for this year's Rolex Fastnet Race, but navigator Ian Moore has crunched some historical data to work out what, statistically, should be the optimum route. And he found some surprising things...

   

   With tricky tides, imposing headlands and the vagaries of the British summer weather to contend with, the Rolex Fastnet Race …Continue reading »

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4. 5 tips: How to manage fatigue when sailing offshore

   Andy Rice talks to Vendée Globe and Volvo Ocean Race sailor Jérémie Beyou about how to manage fatigue and avoid exhaustion when racing offshore

   

   It’s all very well refining every detail of your boat – re-cutting sails, longboarding your hull – but what is …Continue reading »

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5. Top female skippers to watch in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race 

   Women sailors make up around a tenth of the Rolex Fastnet Fleet, but there are some big players and inspiring stories amongst them. Here are some female skippers and crews to watch in this year's race

   

   The entry list for the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race is shaping up to be just over 10% women sailors. While …Continue reading »

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