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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Green News

Euroviews. 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."

Partner content

Airline pilot navigates Dubai's competitive sailing scene

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

World News

Greta Thunberg sets sail for Madrid's COP25 on a catamaran

"We sail for home!" Greta Thunberg announced on Twitter on Wednesday.

World News

One year of Greta Thunberg, activist and magnet for hope — and hate

Greta Thunberg has inspired many, but is ridiculed by some who question if her sailing trip to America is as environmentally-friendly as it seems.

Series

Cool off and relax on white sands and swim in warm turquoise sea – visit Varadero in Cuba

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

A length of land of sublime beauty that extends along 22 kilometres in the Peninsula of Hicacos, in the province of Matanzas lies Varadero.

Eco-Innovation

Norway is leading the way in sustainable shipping

Autonomous and hybrid diesel-electric vessels can be the future of the shipping industry.