Big C is built from aluminium and is 100cm long and 140cm wide. Credit: Katy Stickland/Practical Boat Owner/Future PLC

The Canadian Coast Guard has rescued Andrew Bedwell after his 100cm vessel, Big C V2 got into difficulties around 75NM east of Newfoundland's Bay de Verde Peninsula

The Canadian Coast Guard has rescued Andrew Bedwell after his 100cm vessel, Big C V2 got into difficulties…

Many Challengers go on to voyage extensively. Frenchman Pierre-Yves Cavey, seen here at the start of the 2024 Azores event, is currently cruising the coast of Newfoundland in his Jouet 24. Credit: Jake Kavanagh

Jester Challenge founder Ewen Southby-Tailyour and PBO’s Jake Kavanagh on the enduring appeal of this long-distance sailing event

Jester Challenge founder Ewen Southby-Tailyour and…

Shore lines are used when anchoring in the Beagle Channel, even in sheltered inlets like Five-Star Cove. Credit: Marina Guedes

Marina Guedes sails the Beagle Channel with Jérôme Poncet aboard Damien 2

Marina Guedes sails the Beagle Channel with Jérôme Poncet aboard Damien 2

Pete Hill repairs the port sail during a lull in the storm. Credit: Pete Hill and Linda Crew-Gee

Pete Hill faced damaged steering and lost two drogues while battling extreme conditions in the Tasman Sea. Graham Cox tells his story

Pete Hill faced damaged steering and lost two drogues while battling extreme conditions in the Tasman Sea. Graham Cox tells his story