LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Albariño Across Rías Baixas

Albariño Across Rías Baixas Albariño is often introduced as a single Galician white wine: crisp, aromatic, coastal, and useful at the table. That description leaves out the local differences that shape the grape. Rías Baixas is divided into five subzones, and those subzones do not behave alike. Val do Salnés, O Rosal, Condado do Tea, ... Read more

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This sailor’s Atlantic crossing attempt in bonkers 100cm micro-boat has started. Will he make it?

Andrew Bedwell carried out extensive sea trials ahead of the start of the Atlantic crossing. Credit: Andrew Bedwell

With the favourable prevailing westerly winds now blowing, Andrew Bedwell has started his Atlantic crossing aboard his 100cm boat, Big C V2

With the favourable prevailing westerly winds now blowing, Andrew Bedwell has started his Atlantic crossing aboard his 100cm boat, Big C…

Transatlantic rigging failure: how a professional skipper managed the emergency with a young family onboard

Fellow ARC entrants, Sue and Chip Ogilvie were able to provide the Ellis family with extra fuel, in case they needed to motor the rest of the way across the Atlantic. Credit: Vicky Ellis

Facing an Atlantic crossing with broken shrouds and two young children onboard is the ultimate test of seamanship for Vicky Ellis.

Broken shrouds and two young children onboard during a transatlantic…

Weekend Roundup
  • From In Custodia Legis: A Brief Legislative History of the U.S.-Canadian Border and Nathan Dorn on James Wilson and Natural Law in the First Years of the Republic.

  • Roger Citron interviews Samantha Barbas on the Civil Rights setting of her book on New York Times v. Sullivan (Touro Law Review Podcast).

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‘The day my dad died, I set off to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic’

Clare was 1,600 miles away from home when her dad passed away (Picture: Supplied)

My dad Mick was my best friend. I spent much of my 47 years on this earth in sync with him. We shared a love of poetry, cheese, Simon and Garfunkel, chess and baking bread.

He taught me to ride a bike, tie my shoes, blow on a blade of grass and find the fun in almost any situation. He believed in me relentlessly…

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Frontiers Rock Festival reveals the complete lineup

Following the recent announcement of the reunion of the original Giant line-up, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the complete bill for the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, with the names of the latest bands confirmed for the event, which will take place on 1, 2 and 3 May 2026 at the Live Club in...

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Metal Insider roundup: 16 recent tour and festival announcements – 2/10/2026

There’s no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 16 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may have missed or revisit the highlights. The 2026 tour season is looking busy. 01) The Hu & Apocalyptica announce […]

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6,000 miles solo in a £1 boat: lessons learned from an Atlantic Circuit

Max Liberson sailed his Seadog 30 from Torpoint to the Caribbean and then back to Plymouth. Credit: Claudia Myatt

Max Liberson sails to the Caribbean aboard project boat Lunatoo, a Seadog 30 with added bowsprit that was made sea ready for less than £4,800

The wind was coming on like my brother Alex had warned me it would, as I approached the north side …Continue reading »

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