The secret to the perfect cockpit is here, with the NV Equipment Sun Shade

Boats to board, experts to question, talks to catch and opportunities to get afloat: a little planning can turn a good day at Southampton International Boat Show 2026 into a genuinely useful one

Amid safety concerns, tickets for the Abu Dhabi SailGP 2026 Grand Final are going on sale on 4th September, signalling full steam ahead for the Middle Eastern SailGP events

It’s time to ‘expect the unusual’ when sailing during El Niño - here’s an expert guide to staying safe and how to prepare

How the the gender parity mandate in the Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 is demanding gender parity at the highest level of offshore sailing

What actually happened the moment Tom Dolan went from racing the leading boat in the Figaro, to being winched off by a helicopter, ‘looking down at it and crying’

Germany SailGP brings another win for the Aussies, and an even greater triumph - a French SailGP speed record

What are the pros and cons of a double headsail rig? And what are the options to possibly convert from the usual sloop to a double headsail configuration?

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Why the Heyman 42 made Sam Fortescue stop in his tracks, and later take her for a spin

What are the most effective humane methods of keeping rodents off your boat? Chris Taylor explores the options

Among the many things that keep a skipper awake at night, few are as unwelcome as the pitter-patter of tiny …Continue reading »

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Sam Jefferson casts his eye over the multihull market - spotting some of the best catamaran launches of 2026

Expert sailor Tom Fletcher takes us through his tried and tested methods and techniques to calmly break free from a crossed anchor chain

Sam Jefferson visits NVEquipment to see how they craft the ultimate marine protection

Editor Sam Jefferson takes the Aquila 50 out for a spin - the first of it’s kind from the powercat company

What is so innovative about the Black Pearl sailing superyacht, and what other boats are in her league of size or technological advancement?

In early September Cannes will welcome over 50,000 visitors to Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 - here’s what to expect

Our favourite inspirational stories of the ocean and adventures at sea

British sailors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris have taken Gold in Japan and put them in a very strong position for the 2028 Olympics

Race report from the team who won Line Honours in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026

A inside look video of the Swiss 38th America’s Cup boat, and a delving into where the Tudor Team Alinghi are in their development and thinking ahead of the competition