Editor’s Letter

No matter how advanced your boat or gear, the most valuable tool aboard is a well-educated sailor.

ANDREW PARKINSON

KNOWLEDGE Is the BEST LIFE RAFT The squall came out of nowhere. One moment, we were carving gentle S curves through azure waters off the South of France, enjoying an evening of sea trials during the Cannes Yachting Festival. The next, the wind built fast, dark clouds rolled in, and the temperate chop turned into a sporty, confused sea. Boats lurched as gusts whipped across the decks, sending hats flying and soaking everyone on board with spray. By the time we made it back to the dock, we were drenched, humbled, and reminded of just how quickly a sea state can turn. At least there was a glass of crisp rosé waiting at the end. Experiences like this reinforce an undeniable truth: When it comes to us mortals messing about…

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Cruising World (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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