10 Phrases You Never Knew Came From Sailing
When you stop to think about it… sailing is pretty amazing. From a historical perspective, through its role in travel, trade and war, it was the absolute hinge of western …
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A boat trip from Rhodes to the old world charm of Symi
Be transported to the days of colourful mansion houses and simple living on little Symi, an island with a grand past and an equally big appetite for life Arriving at …
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Skiathos Palace Cup is celebrating 5 years
Skiathos Palace Cup is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a three day race (1-3 May)at Koukounaries beach on Skiathos island. Skiathos Palace Cup is a match race event and is …
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A walking tour of wonderfully preserved Ano Syros
The ultimate fortress town, wonderfully preserved Ano Syros allows you to explore a world of Cycladic architecture and Venetian charm, punctuated by magical views of the South Aegean. You’ll soon …
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Francis Joyon grabs the Tea Route Record finishing in London
The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon, set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and …
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Battle of the giants: The inside story of the Brest Atlantiques Race
On Tuesday 5 November four giant trimarans – Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Macif, Sodebo and Actual Leader, and their double-handed crews – left a grey and sodden Brest on Brittany’s most westerly tip. They were …
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Developing the Paris 2024 keelboat event
The Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition will, for the first time ever, feature a Mixed Two Person Keelboat Offshore Event. Beyond determining the event format, which is anticipated to extend …
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Exploring nature’s gifts in the Marine Park of Alonissos
Greece’s first marine park offers the rare experience of exploring a protected wildlife reserve whilst also enjoying Mediterranean scenery and pristine beaches. If you’re a wildlife lover, you’ll be sold …
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300 miles ahead at the Azores
This morning (Sunday), Francis Joyon and the crew of IDEC SPORT reached the Portuguese islands of the Azores. They are passing through the middle of the islands between Flores and …
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Halki, the small paradise island of the Archipelago
Under the Aegean sunlight and spread across the blue sea, a genuine inviting Greek smile emerges amongst the islands of the Dodecanese. Halki, small though it may be, is a …
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