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Safe sailing
Whilst attaining the reactivity of an Olympic sailor may feel out of reach, there are some simple things Nikki recommends for anyone considering how to be an adaptable and thus safe sailor
Seasickness
Every blue-water sailor will end up coping with seasickness. That is a certainty. Whilst it may not be you, it is inevitable that you will at the least be called upon to support one of your seasick crew.
Thinking about buying an electric or hybrid blue-water cruiser?
Electric or hybrid engines on ocean cruisers. Is the technology advanced enough to be a reliable option for blue-water cruising yachts? We have been studying the question for a while now at Outremer…
Effective Communication On Board
Communication is the most important factor in shaping an experience onboard. It keeps people safe, helps manoeuvres run smoothly, and contributes to a positive atmosphere.
The Outremer Family
At Outremer, Nikki reports that there is a “special something”, a glue that forms a community of passionate sailors with shared values and interests.
Women in Sailing – Interview with Outremer 45 owner Christine
She jokes that she is often asked “where is your husband?” but this obviously has never been a major issue for her and further proves that women can and should have an equal place in sailing.
Antarctica Voyage aboard Outremer 45 Danson Kea
It was a deliberately provocative choice for Dominique and Christine at the time to sail their Outremer 45 Danson, from 2007, in Antarctica. Kea had sailed in icey Alaska, so why not Antarctica!
Working remotely and sailing around the world: David and Inês are living the dream onboard their Outremer 5X
Are you tired of the daily grind of a traditional office job? Do you long for the freedom to travel and explore the world while still earning a living? If so, you may be interested in the growing trend of working remotely while sailing around the world.
Monohull to Multihull
The most impactful change from a monohull to a multihull is that everyday life moves up a storey or two. The location and flow of spaces and rooms and people are critical to defining the heart of a home.
Why every serious cruiser should go racing
With racing, you learn how to get the most out of the boat, the conditions and weather. And you stretch your comfort zone, helping you become a better leader.
Sustainable sailing: why and how to protect our ocean’s biodiversity
71% of our planet is water-covered and the ocean, known as a carbon sink, concentrates about 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere (more than the Amazon rainforest) and absorbs 90% of excess heat in our climate system.
Meet the GLYWO 500 crew: Marijke & Mark on an Outremer 55
Being part of the GLYWO family has given us a secure feeling and of course a lot of fun, both on and off the water.
Should you join a ladies-only crew?
What I would encourage any woman to do before signing up to a female-only course is to ensure that you are bringing a positive and constructive mindset with you to that environment. Sailing with women is what all these women thought it would be – supportive, fun, calm, empowering and balanced.
Self-sufficiency onboard an Outremer 51
In order for Maren & Matthias to be able to live and work independently on their Outremer 51 VAST, they primarily need sufficient electricity and drinking water. How do they do it, off the grid and surrounded by the salty sea?
Expert Multihull Techniques
There has been a huge surge in the sales of performance multihulls and with them a need to know how to handle them particularly when it comes to specific multihull techniques.
Behind the scenes: a tour of Outremer’s shipyard
Tour the Outremer shipyard through the eyes of Nikki Henderson. Moulding, lamination, composite sandwich construction, resin-to-glass ratios; these are words that can send me into fight or flight mode…
Unseasonable crossings — PART 02
When I look back on the crossing on La Vagabonde, my brain does a remarkably clever thing. It filters out most of the hard stuff: the lightning, the stress, the responsibility, the social media flurry, the awkward moments between the diverse characters. What’s left, is memories of day 12 onwards…
Unseasonable Crossings — PART 01
The Vendee Globe has got to be the toughest solo sporting event there is. It’s a single handed round the world sailing race without stops or assistance. Having raced in the Southern Ocean myself – it is a desolate place in spirit, in physicality, and in the mental state you find yourself in.
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 02
Sailing is a sensual sport. When you sail, you must work together with nature. You must ride her waves and helm in time with her flow, easing and tightening and swaying with her rhythm.
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 01
18th November 2019 was the fifth day of our 18-day transatlantic delivery on La Vagabonde, the Outremer 45. The unseasonable nature of the voyage did not disappoint; this was the fifth consecutive day of upwind sailing.
Preparation of an extraordinary transatlantic crossing, from West to East
On 13th November 2019, I was scraping the ice off the deck of La Vagabonde – the Outremer 45 – in preparation for our imminent departure from Virginia, USA headed to – well – somewhere in Western Europe.
Women in Sailing – Interview with Outremer 45 owner Christine
She jokes that she is often asked “where is your husband?” but this obviously has never been a major issue for her and further proves that women can and should have an equal place in sailing.
Should you join a ladies-only crew?
What I would encourage any woman to do before signing up to a female-only course is to ensure that you are bringing a positive and constructive mindset with you to that environment. Sailing with women is what all these women thought it would be – supportive, fun, calm, empowering and balanced.
Antarctica Voyage aboard Outremer 45 Danson Kea
It was a deliberately provocative choice for Dominique and Christine at the time to sail their Outremer 45 Danson, from 2007, in Antarctica. Kea had sailed in icey Alaska, so why not Antarctica!
Meet the GLYWO 500 crew: Marijke & Mark on an Outremer 55
Being part of the GLYWO family has given us a secure feeling and of course a lot of fun, both on and off the water.
Safe sailing
Whilst attaining the reactivity of an Olympic sailor may feel out of reach, there are some simple things Nikki recommends for anyone considering how to be an adaptable and thus safe sailor
Seasickness
Every blue-water sailor will end up coping with seasickness. That is a certainty. Whilst it may not be you, it is inevitable that you will at the least be called upon to support one of your seasick crew.
Effective Communication On Board
Communication is the most important factor in shaping an experience onboard. It keeps people safe, helps manoeuvres run smoothly, and contributes to a positive atmosphere.
The Outremer Family
At Outremer, Nikki reports that there is a “special something”, a glue that forms a community of passionate sailors with shared values and interests.
Monohull to Multihull
The most impactful change from a monohull to a multihull is that everyday life moves up a storey or two. The location and flow of spaces and rooms and people are critical to defining the heart of a home.
Why every serious cruiser should go racing
With racing, you learn how to get the most out of the boat, the conditions and weather. And you stretch your comfort zone, helping you become a better leader.
Should you join a ladies-only crew?
What I would encourage any woman to do before signing up to a female-only course is to ensure that you are bringing a positive and constructive mindset with you to that environment. Sailing with women is what all these women thought it would be – supportive, fun, calm, empowering and balanced.
Expert Multihull Techniques
There has been a huge surge in the sales of performance multihulls and with them a need to know how to handle them particularly when it comes to specific multihull techniques.
Behind the scenes: a tour of Outremer’s shipyard
Tour the Outremer shipyard through the eyes of Nikki Henderson. Moulding, lamination, composite sandwich construction, resin-to-glass ratios; these are words that can send me into fight or flight mode…
Unseasonable crossings — PART 02
When I look back on the crossing on La Vagabonde, my brain does a remarkably clever thing. It filters out most of the hard stuff: the lightning, the stress, the responsibility, the social media flurry, the awkward moments between the diverse characters. What’s left, is memories of day 12 onwards…
Unseasonable Crossings — PART 01
The Vendee Globe has got to be the toughest solo sporting event there is. It’s a single handed round the world sailing race without stops or assistance. Having raced in the Southern Ocean myself – it is a desolate place in spirit, in physicality, and in the mental state you find yourself in.
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 02
Sailing is a sensual sport. When you sail, you must work together with nature. You must ride her waves and helm in time with her flow, easing and tightening and swaying with her rhythm.
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 01
18th November 2019 was the fifth day of our 18-day transatlantic delivery on La Vagabonde, the Outremer 45. The unseasonable nature of the voyage did not disappoint; this was the fifth consecutive day of upwind sailing.
Preparation of an extraordinary transatlantic crossing, from West to East
On 13th November 2019, I was scraping the ice off the deck of La Vagabonde – the Outremer 45 – in preparation for our imminent departure from Virginia, USA headed to – well – somewhere in Western Europe.
Women in Sailing – Interview with Outremer 45 owner Christine
She jokes that she is often asked “where is your husband?” but this obviously has never been a major issue for her and further proves that women can and should have an equal place in sailing.
Antarctica Voyage aboard Outremer 45 Danson Kea
It was a deliberately provocative choice for Dominique and Christine at the time to sail their Outremer 45 Danson, from 2007, in Antarctica. Kea had sailed in icey Alaska, so why not Antarctica!
Working remotely and sailing around the world: David and Inês are living the dream onboard their Outremer 5X
Are you tired of the daily grind of a traditional office job? Do you long for the freedom to travel and explore the world while still earning a living? If so, you may be interested in the growing trend of working remotely while sailing around the world.
Meet the GLYWO 500 crew: Marijke & Mark on an Outremer 55
Being part of the GLYWO family has given us a secure feeling and of course a lot of fun, both on and off the water.
Self-sufficiency onboard an Outremer 51
In order for Maren & Matthias to be able to live and work independently on their Outremer 51 VAST, they primarily need sufficient electricity and drinking water. How do they do it, off the grid and surrounded by the salty sea?
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 02
Sailing is a sensual sport. When you sail, you must work together with nature. You must ride her waves and helm in time with her flow, easing and tightening and swaying with her rhythm.
Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 01
18th November 2019 was the fifth day of our 18-day transatlantic delivery on La Vagabonde, the Outremer 45. The unseasonable nature of the voyage did not disappoint; this was the fifth consecutive day of upwind sailing.
Thinking about buying an electric or hybrid blue-water cruiser?
Electric or hybrid engines on ocean cruisers. Is the technology advanced enough to be a reliable option for blue-water cruising yachts? We have been studying the question for a while now at Outremer…
Sustainable sailing: why and how to protect our ocean’s biodiversity
71% of our planet is water-covered and the ocean, known as a carbon sink, concentrates about 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere (more than the Amazon rainforest) and absorbs 90% of excess heat in our climate system.
Self-sufficiency onboard an Outremer 51
In order for Maren & Matthias to be able to live and work independently on their Outremer 51 VAST, they primarily need sufficient electricity and drinking water. How do they do it, off the grid and surrounded by the salty sea?
Expert Multihull Techniques
There has been a huge surge in the sales of performance multihulls and with them a need to know how to handle them particularly when it comes to specific multihull techniques.
Working remotely and sailing around the world: David and Inês are living the dream onboard their Outremer 5X
Are you tired of the daily grind of a traditional office job? Do you long for the freedom to travel and explore the world while still earning a living? If so, you may be interested in the growing trend of working remotely while sailing around the world.