Yachting World

MATT SHEAHAN

Offshore sailing’s elephants in the room are the mammals in the sea. Isn’t it time for a discussion about how we can avoid hitting them? Unsurprisingly, those who have been involved in a collision with a big fish prefer not to talk publicly about their experience. It’s hardly surprising; it’s a touchy subject.

As our offshore machines get faster, so the risk to those on board increases if they hit anything, especially

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