by stu9487 | Mar 26, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Some sailors chase trophies. Others chase horizons. Competing in the Golden Globe Race places you in rare company – alone at sea, navigating by traditional methods, relying solely on seamanship, preparation and mental resilience. It is one of the most...
by stu9487 | Mar 10, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are sailors who win races…. And then there are sailors who shape the sport itself. Bruno Troublé resides in both. From Olympic-level competition in the Flying Dutchman and Soling classes, to skippering French challenges in the America’s Cup, Bruno stood at the...
by stu9487 | Mar 2, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are offshore races and then there are the races that define a lifetime. When we spoke with Istvan Kopar, it was impossible not to feel the weight of what he had achieved. Competing in the 2018 edition of the Golden Globe Race, Istvan completed one of the most...
by stu9487 | Feb 23, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few names are as instantly recognisable on the British sailing scene as Andy Ash-Vie. For decades he was the face and driving force behind Harken UK, helping shape how performance hardware was specified, sold and used across everything from dinghies to grand-prix race...
by stu9487 | Feb 17, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Some sailors measure success in results. Others measure it in miles, memories, and the boats they help preserve along the way. Barney Sandeman belongs firmly in the latter camp, though few have influenced the world of classic yachts as quietly, consistently, and...
by stu9487 | Jan 9, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Success in handicap racing is never accidental. It is earned through relentless refinement of crew work, sail shape, boat preparation and race execution. Few owners exemplify that commitment better than Ian Braham. Owner of Enigma, his beautifully campaigned MG 346...
