Sam Fortescue
@samrfortescue
Sailor, marine journalist and writer, I am a versatile and capable correspondent with a love for adventure. Based in lovely Hamburg with my family.
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http://www.samfortescue.co.uk 23-02-2015 14:25:06
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Autumn sun, a (gentle) #sailing breeze and some old world glamour. Nautor Swan One Design Worlds have transformed the harbour at St Tropez for the final #regatta of the season. #StTropez
The current draft of the #COP26 agreement text is not strong enough. Phasing out ALL fossil fuels is critical to keep global temperatures under 1.5C. Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma Boris Johnson it’s time to end all new fossil fuel projects and focus on a just transition.
Excited to be in one of Europe’s biggest marinas on a windy day to seatrial the #New51 catamaran from FountainePajot #portdesminimes
Thrilled to be the first journalist to get a sneaky test #sail on vaanyachts new #R4 catamaran, with its ergonomic Apple looks and great feel on the helm. Made from recycled road signs, too!
I’m climbing aboard the new #Oyster495 in #Copenhagen, where we’ll set sail for a 24-hour test #sail to Kiel. Looking forward to some cruising in luxury! Oyster Yachts
Never has a visit to a #shipyard felt more like a trip to an #art gallery, as theitalianseagroup blurs the lines at its #carrara headquarters. Much of this is the personal collection of founder #GiovanniCostantino
Big #Riva welcome to the #Cannes Yachting Festival. This is the new Anniversario limited edition, designed to mark the brand’s 180th year and pay tribute to the iconic #Aquarama, which is 60. Ferretti Group Cannes Yachting Festival
Enjoyed a tour of the fifth #Gunboat68 in #Cannes. with its rotating mast, quarter racing seats and forward cockpit. It’s a €10m toy that would buy a lot of thrills up to 30kn+. Cannes Yachting Festival
I got a look behind the scenes of Sunreef Yachts new Eco 80 supercat at #Cannes. F1 ace Fernando Alonso explained why he was buying the 60ft sister boat: “I am in love with catamarans because of the space - like having a villa on the water” Fernando Alonso
Not sure how many #sailing boats are being sold in these conditions in #Cannes this afternoon. 🌊🌊💨Cannes Yachting Festival