Round the world racer Conrad Humphreys discovers the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing, where the top crews are truly athletic and the boats have a legacy like no other

A whaling boat on fairly calm water
Photo: Ralph Hewitt/Helical Productions

When the tow rope is released, two of the strongest Azorean whaleboat crewmembers leap forward and haul up the mainsail …Continue reading »

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