offshore Archives

Going offshore with Stu Bannatyne

May 20th, 2026

New Zealand’s Stu Bannatyne has competed in eight Volvo Ocean Races, winning four. Stu knows offshore sailing and shares gold

May 20th, 2026

by Stuart Greenfield, Yacht Racing Performance Coach Offshore racing punishes crews who try to sail a stable inshore game in

February 19th, 2026

Dear Curmudgeon: I have seen regatta notices that reference inshore and offshore courses, but it is vague as to what

November 24th, 2025

Just after midnight, the Grand Soleil 43 Trustmarque Quokka left the River Hamble in the UK, bound for Malta and

November 17th, 2025

With 100 days left until the 38th biennial San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race, sailors from across the

October 8th, 2025

Offshore sailing isn’t just a test of seamanship, it’s a lesson in resilience, planning, and trust. Trust in your crew,

September 1st, 2022

From bay to lake to ocean, there’s something both different and special about distance racing. It may not be everyone’s

June 15th, 2022

The sport of sailing embraces adventure, but let’s face it, a diet of only windward-leeward regattas isn’t too adventuresome. To

March 8th, 2021

Held every four years, the Vendée Globe is the greatest challenge in offshore racing. Just getting to the start line

September 24th, 2015

Having sailed across the Atlantic five times and delivered countless boats, expert navigator Carole Heller is a self-described sailing addict.