Ready to sail for the sunset

DO YOU DREAM OF SAILING AROUND THE WORLD? A CIRCUMNAVIGATION CAN MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS FOR DIFFERENT CRUISERS: JANNEKE KUYSTERS GUIDES YOU THROUGH YOUR ULTIMATE ROUTE PLANNING

What communications equipment do you really need to stay safe and keep in touch? Alan Denham explores options for every budget and cruising ambition

Solo sailor Owen Moorhouse recalls having to make quick contingency plans at night while battling fatigue

Trail and sea adventures on a Varne Folkboat and Cape Cutter 19

Ali Wood gets top tips on choosing the ideal boat for road and water

The Rolex Fastnet Yacht Race is the world’s largest offshore yacht race, with, as RORC Commodore Deb Fish puts it, “a distinguished history and fearsome reputation.” That sure sums it up well. But in