SAILING AREA
In our blog “Sailing Area” we give diffusion to news, projects of coastal or oceanic navigation, regattas, voyages and adventures at sea. It has sections of interviews with sailors and people related to the sea, nautical expeditions, history and marine sciences. We share your sailing project!
In our blog “Sailing Are” we give diffusion to news, projects of coastal or oceanic navigation, regattas, voyages and adventures at sea. It has sections of interviews with sailors and people related to the sea, nautical expeditions, history and marine sciences. We share your sailing project!
Latest news from the Sailing Area
Vuelta Vertical completes its second stage in Chile and enters the second half of its round-the-world sailing voyage
Vuelta Vertical expedition arrived in Valdivia, Chile on May 2nd, thus completing the great stage of circumnavigating Antarctica by sail and entering the second half of a round-the-world sailing journey that connects Antarctica and the Arctic in a single year of sailing.
Liberté Sur L’Océan: “The wealth I have today is the people I have met more than the landscapes or the moments.”
Maria, Michel, and Tristan set out to circumnavigate the globe in six years. Instead, they found themselves “circling the world,” traveling between the Americas, Europe, and Africa, on a journey that would forever change them. After five years of exploring three continents and sailing the seas aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 42.3, they wonder why eating, sleeping, confronting their own fears and limitations, stocking up on supplies, and dropping anchor in port are the most important factors in making sound decisions when undertaking a voyage across the ocean. They share their insights in this fascinating interview.
“Patagonia by Patín a Vela” expedition reaches the Isthmus of Ofqui after 35 days sailing through the Patagonian channels
After 35 days at sea, the “Patagonia by Patín a vela” expedition has reached the Isthmus of Ofqui, one of the most historic and emblematic passages for inland navigation in Chilean Patagonia. Reaching this point marks one of the first major milestones of the voyage, which aims to connect Puerto Montt with Puerto Williams by sailing exclusively in traditional vessels.
Interview with Mara – Golden Globe Race 2026
After acquiring a Saltram Saga 36, a proven classic ocean-going yacht, Mara embarked on an extensive refit and preparation programme. This included qualifying ocean passages, safety training, and meticulous preparation of both herself and the boat for the Golden Globe Race, a solo circumnavigation via the world’s three great capes. She shares her bluewater proyect in this interview.
A 10-meter wave crashes over the sailboat Alegría Marineros, forcing an emergency stop in South Africa
The crew of the Vuelta Vertical has arrived in Cape Town after 12 days without communication and 1,900 nautical miles at sea at 52° South. The team will focus on repairing and replacing critical components to restore safety, autonomy, and ocean-going capability.
Sail in Rio. The return of the humpback whales
Scientists recognize that these mammals are the true “engineers” of the ecosystem and that the seas depend on their survival. They also consider the possibility of witnessing one of the most magnificent migrations taking place on the planet today. Furthermore, they emphasize that beyond sightings in regions where they once seemed extinct, these sightings remind us that their continued existence underscores the urgent need to protect our oceans.
Sailing Area featured articles
Tupac Amaru Sailing
Tupac Amaru Sailing: “I believe that restoring a boat is the most ecological and sustainable way to go sailing today.” Manu and Raul share their project and experience in this fascinating interview.
The Kira Kira: the Meder family, aboard their sailboat, in southern Brazil
In this fascinating interview, Rocío and Herman share their beginnings in sailing and their life experiences aboard the robust ocean-going sailboat “Kira Kira,” designed by Van De Stadt, along with their three teenage children. Quite a challenge!
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