Many big dreamers of the younger generation have been met with a harsh reality in the current boating market - that of rising marina costs and compounding fees that threaten to keep them at arms length from boat ownership
Time to start prepping for one of our favourite summer events - the Round the Island Race is back, with a new Commodore of the Island Sailing Club at the helm
A mental image of your sail’s shape from above will help you trim it for maximum drive
Sails are not flat sheets of fabric but are cut and fabricated so they form a shallow dish shape. To …Continue reading »
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It pays to be aware of safety gear requirements, and understand the consequences of your actions, Tom Cunliffe tells us
A short history of the British Sailing Team, and about the elite sailors that make it up.
The seemingly endless British summer helps ease the transition into autumn, but when winter’s harsh grip arrives, you’ll want to plan your great escape – why not sign up for a Caribbean charter holiday?
The annual world-famous sailing spectacle that is the Round the Island Race is looming but we cruisers like to take things more slowly… Here’s a guide to sailing round the Isle of Wight at leisure
Sailing is not all about open seas. We asked sailors around the country to tell us about Britain’s loveliest waterways
The Cruising Association has launched its new lobster pot campaign, Marked Gear = Safe Gear, which calls for existing guidance around the marking of static fishing gear to be mandatory – and you can join!
Poorly marked fishing gear, lobster pots and creels in UK waters are a hidden and real safety hazard to yachtsmen, …Continue reading »
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Clive Loughlin’s Channel Islands passage plan put to the test. Here is what worked, and what didn’t - a handy navigation guide...
The gripping 2026 SailGP documentary series, Racing on the Edge, has arrived - it’s more than even better than we’d hoped.
Looking to get out on the water this summer? We’ve got the perfect solution. Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, is rumoured to be selling his yacht Koru.
Here’s our top picks for the best sailing gear for beginners - a selection that will help you keep in budget while looking and feeling the part (and staying warm and dry!)
Ropes, sails, and safety... Sailing expert Ben Lowings put the best sailing knives to the test to see which ones you can really rely on when it matters most.
Sailing Watches Buyer’s Guide: Looking for top-performance and top-quality? We’ve found the best - here’s 6 ultimate sailing watches.
From head to toe you deserve to feel comfortable and safe when out on the water - a new sailing cap is the place to start.
Dealing with mice and unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance, Tom Cunliffe tells us
The array of dry bags on the market these days is often bewildering. On the hunt for the best bag for boating, Sam Jefferson takes a look in the 20l to 35l section of the market to see which works best.
The thought of signing up for a yacht sharing may seem totally out of your comfort zone but you could be surprised about the options and schemes available writes Sue Pelling.
Long summer days and sunny, interesting anchorages and marinas await those charter sailors willing to calculate tides and depths and watch the weather forecasts.
