Now playing Next no comment Australia rules the waves at inaugural edition of Dubai Sail Grand Prix The inaugural Dubai Sail Grand Prix has taken place marking the first Asia-Pacific leg of the Sail GP championship. Dubbed world’s most exciting racing on water the event was presented by P&O Marinas and took place at Dubai Mina Rashid. 25/11/2022
Now playing Next Melting Pot Culture The Gulf Coast sailing scene bringing communities together With more than 1300km of coastline, the Arabian Gulf is a popular spot for sailing, and during winter, weather conditions are ideal with minimal tides and predictable winds 23/11/2022
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Now playing Next People A Netflix documentary inspired this family of five to sail the globe Five years ago, Erin Carey and her husband left Australia to sail around the world with their three children. 30/10/2022
Now playing Next Experiences I sailed from Inverness to Belfast to break up with technology There's rarely a second in my day when I'm not looking at a screen so I spent 10 days on an off-grid sailing trip. 24/10/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Is travel between France and England about to get more sustainable? You’ll soon be able to sail between France and the UK on a sustainable, 12-person catamaran service. 23/08/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific 83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip. 06/06/2022
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Electric boats chart a course for sustainable sailing The boating sector is being urged to embrace electric vessels and sail towards a more sustainable future. 25/04/2022
Now playing Next Greece Landmark rape trial of sailing coach begins after #MeToo revelations Triantafyllos Apostolou is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old sailing federation athlete in 2010. 12/01/2022
Now playing Next Green Opinion How climate change is at the heart of the Tokyo Olympics "Recycled medals and podiums, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies - these symbols can have ground-breaking power." 20/07/2021
Now playing Next United Arab Emirates Airline pilot navigates Dubai's competitive sailing scene "The principle of sail power is the same principle of an aeroplane wing: The moment I learnt that I could apply my flying knowledge to sailing, it helped me a lot," he said. 12/07/2021
Now playing Next Mobility The 'flying boat' that might keep Venice afloat A new all-electric hydrofoil 'flying boat' is making waves in Italy and hoping to define the future of boating. 28/05/2021
Now playing Next Italy Italian cruises set sail for the first time in four months The flagship Costa Smeralda set off from the port of Savona after being landbound since December when the Italian government banned cruises due to the coronavirus crisis. 02/05/2021
Now playing Next France Frenchman Yannick Bestaven wins Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race Times bonuses and crashes: Bestaven won the race thanks to time banked after competitor Boris Hermann collided with a fishing trawler on the home stretch. 28/01/2021
Now playing Next Sport Jules Verne Trophy: Attempt at record round-the-world sailing underway A crew of six has set sail from France in an attempt to win the Jules Verne Trophy for sailing around the world in the shortest time. 10/01/2021
Now playing Next Sport Vendée Globe: The feminine touch of sailing Six women are among the 32 "skippers" in competition, challenging the high seas in one of the toughest and most prestigious races in the world. 21/11/2020
Now playing Next world news Euronews gets its sea legs for the Vendée Globe Before the start of one of the most difficult and prestigious sailing events in the world, next Sunday, we had the opportunity to sail for a few hours with the french skipper Armel Trion aboard the L'Occitane en Provence. 06/11/2020
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This sailor is racing around the world to gather data on microplastics As Fabrice Amedeo races through uncharted waters, he’ll also be collecting essential environmental information. 05/07/2020
Now playing Next Argentina Sailor completes solo Atlantic crossing to see parents during lockdown Juan Manuel Ballestero's boat was nearly broken up by waves on his perilous journey across the Atlantic to Argentina from Portugal 19/06/2020
Now playing Next Green News Greta Thunberg sails to Spain with YouTubers for climate conference The teenage environmental activist continues to advocate the no flying movement, by sailing all the way to Europe. 14/11/2019
