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Yachting

How to Pass Your Yachtmaster Exam

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster Offshore qualification certifies that the seafarer is competent to skipper a yacht on a 150-mile passage from a safe haven. Courses such as this one teach seafarers key competencies and core skills that modern sailors should have at their fingertips.

Travelling the World as a Yacht Crew Member

Look at what it is like travelling the world as part of a yacht crew, sharing unforgettable experiences together. Having spent three years at sea aboard the superyacht Archimedes, Callum Casson cites the trip as one of his favourites to date.

The Benefits of Working as a Yacht Crew Member

Working on board a yacht is a dream career for many people, potentially offering an opportunity to travel to exotic locations with high-profile people, gaining a glimpse into an exclusive jet-set lifestyle few people get to see. Take a closer look at what working as a yacht crew member involves, exploring the pros and cons.

Piracy Tales

The Treasure of Olivier Levasseur

Some sources paint Olivier Levasseur as little more than a pirate. However, many historians believe that, in reality, he came from a well-heeled family. Born in Calais in 1688, Levasseur was literate and had a career in the navy.

Sailing

Windsurfing for Beginners

Windsurfing is an exhilarating, adrenaline-infused and sometimes treacherous sporting activity that requires significant discipline to master. Take a closer look at windsurfing, which made its debut as an Olympic sport at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1984.

Sailing Regattas of 2023

Against the backdrop of continued expansion of the SailGP circuit, the Singapore Grand Prix marked the first occasion that nine F50 hydrofoil catamarans came together in Singapore for coastal regattas enjoyed by the public. Here you can learn more about the world’s most exciting sailing regattas of 2023.

Travel

The Best Things to Do on Mahé Island

With its white sandy beaches, soaring granite peaks, turquoise waters and abundant wildlife, Mahé Island is a true tropical paradise and dream travel destination. From hiking Morne Seychellois National Park’s incredible nature trails to unwinding on the island’s stunning tropical beaches, there are many unforgettable experiences to be had on Mahé Island.

How to Spend Your Time in San Remo, Italy

Whether visitors seek to relax on the beach or soak up the vibrant nightlife, San Remo has something for everyone. Serving as a tourist destination since the mid-1700s, the city has attracted British and Russian aristocracy, including the Romanov family and other heads of state.

The Benefits of Exploring Local Cuisine While Travelling

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, sampling local fare can enhance the travel experience in numerous different ways. Trying local cuisines is an effective means of gaining a deeper understanding of the area, with food inextricably linked with local history, traditions and culture.