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Safety Briefing makes a difference
How many of us listen intently to an aeroplane safety briefing? I imagine it’s less than half. And yet, imagine if there was no safety briefing before take-off. It would feel as if something was … missing?
Loela: Where Love Lives… and One Epic Family Adventure on an Outremer 45!
This month, we’re setting sail on a heartwarming story of family, love, and ocean crossings. Climb aboard with Antoine, Magali, and their four children – Arthur, Alice, Martin, and Mathilde – who cast off on a life-changing journey aboard their Outremer 45, Loela, from the Mediterranean to New York, via the Atlantic and the Caribbean!
Salto crew testimonial on the ARC +
Anne and Henrick shared with us their feelings on sailing during the second leg of ARC +
They sail aboard the Outremer 55 Salto who crossed the finished line at the head of the fleet.
40.000 miles and 3 years to get from La Grande Motte to La Grande Motte
Marijke and Mark sail the Outremer 55 Great Circle.
Since its launch in 2021, the boat has sailed around the world with the GLYWO 500.
Setting off on a catamaran with the best sailing weather
When you’re getting ready to set off on a sailing trip, it’s vital to find out about the seasons and weather phenomena in your chosen sailing area. Even before choosing your cruising destination or travel itinerary, or even selecting your yacht!
Catamaran VS Monohull: what should you choose to sail around the world?
Sailing around the world is a dream come true: you discover the world to the rhythm of the wind and the stopovers, exploring new destinations every day as you sail. If you’re just starting to read this article, you’re probably nurturing this project.
Are you planning to sail around the globe? Then the choice of ship for your next voyage is crucial.
The Importance of Defining Success
In the Autumn of 2023, I ran a ‘Webinars for Women’ mini-series on transatlantic preparations. The first session was titled: “How to approach transatlantic preparation.” As I zoomed out of the nitty gritty of canned food recipes, spare parts inventories, and preventative sail repair and took a broader look at the framework for a successful crossing, I homed in on what I think the first and most important step is: defining your goal.
Sailing in the Bahamas : unforgettable stopovers
The Bahamas Islands are a dream destination to explore under sail! In the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the archipelago offers the chance to enjoy sailing through splendid scenery, pleasant places to stop off and memorable activities. In this article, the Outremer team tells you what they consider to be the essential stages of a catamaran cruise in the Bahamas.
Atlantic crossing of the Outremer 52 Awen
On 20 December 2023, Holly, Stéphane and their Outremer 52, Awen, left the Canaries to set off on their transatlantic journey, bound for Miami and the Miami International Boat Show! After a 16-day crossing, they landed in Martinique in the Caribbean, successfully completing their Atlantic crossing.
Sail Plans : From Mainsails to Spinnakers, What You Need to Know
Which sails to buy for your Outremer can be a very difficult decision. For some, this is a steep learning curve. Many cruisers haven’t used anything more elaborate than white sails (main sail + jib/genoa). Others in the Outremer family come from the monohull world, or perhaps have grown up dinghy sailing.