Can you remember when you last replaced your lifejackets? Are there signs of wear and tear? Sam Fortescue explains the key features to look for when shopping for one the best lifejackets on the market… Spinlock Deckvest 6D Spinlock has been through several iterations of its ergonomic Deckvest lifejacket. Its offshore product is called 6D […]
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Wondering how to get the most out of your boat? Have you considered installing an inner forestay? Jimmy Green Marine explains the many advantages of inner forestays and provides a full guide on installing them while protecting your rigging’s structural integrity and achieving optimal performance. What Is an Inner Forestay? If you want to add […]
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Excess catamarans are well known for their innovative and award winning designs, prioritising both sailing and living simultaneously. The Excess 13 takes this design concept even further to produce a yacht that is, like those who sail her, ready for anything. The personality of Excess boats showcase the brand’s understanding that lifestyle and sailing go […]
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Tune in on Thursday, April 10th at 4pm GMT to learn How to Anchor Successfully! Register for the Webinar Here GlobeSailor and Ardent Training invite you to an exciting evening, learning new skills from their experts to provide you with the best advice for successful anchoring while cruising. This webinar will be hosted by yacht […]
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Keeping yacht owners happy in big boat racing is key, while in dinghy racing Andy’s thoughts turn to how to attract bigger, open meeting turnouts. Shut up and do the runners!” Back when the Admiral’s Cup was a regular thing, owners of race yachts were lucky if they were given an important job like controlling […]
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Exploring Mediterranean chartering? Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily are three of the most captivating islands in the Mediterranean, each offering distinct landscapes, rich cultures, and excellent cruising opportunities for a charter holiday writes Sue Pelling. Corsica is known for its dramatic mountainous terrain and rugged coastline, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Its […]
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Whether you’re a cruising the coast, or taking part in races and regattas, you’ll be looking for a handy flask for your days out on the water. Here’s six brilliant containers that will keep your cosy tea, coffee or soup hot, and your refreshing drinks cold – so you can enjoy a day’s sailing, or […]
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Twenty-twenty five is a milestone year for the Royal Ocean Racing Club – 100 years on since it was established, initially dubbed the Ocean Racing Club and first fashioned to host the inaugural Fastnet Race in 1925. RORC has formed the backbone of the UK’s offshore scene ever since, receiving a royal stamp of approval […]
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Searching for sailing books? Sam Jefferson and Steffan Meyric Hughes review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. Under Wide and Starry Skies – Nicholas Coghlan Nicholas Coghlan should be well known to readers of Sailing Today as he is a regular contributor. His tales of sailing his Vancouver 27 Bosun Bird with wife, […]
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There’s little more important than keeping our dogs safe and happy in and around water. With the summer season fast approaching, it seems only right that you get your four legged friend kitted out for your beaching and boating adventures. Whether your dog is new to the lifejacket game, or you are looking to replace […]
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Editor Sam Jefferson takes us round the new Wauquiez 55 – here’s everything you need to know about this fresh design. Wauquiez has long been an iconic French boatbuilder but one that seemed to have fallen into the doldrums, having not released a new boat since 2018. Yet the marque has clearly been reinvigorated after […]
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This year the South Coast Boat Show 2025 will be held on 9th-11th May – pop it in the diary and grab a free ticket today. The South Coast Boat Show is welcome sign that the new season is upon us. The show combines the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Shows to allow visitors […]
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Tom Fletcher – charter skipper in Greece – provides tips on how to read the Ionian weather. Foretelling the future in Greece used to involve an arduous journey to Delphi, the purchase of an over-priced goat from the farm outside the temple, some elementary butchery, and plenty of wailing. The best you could hope for […]
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Synonymous with winter sun, the tropical Caribbean islands are full of options and adventures for all types of charter groups. Yacht chartering in the Caribbean offers an unparalleled experience of luxury and relaxation. The allure of the warm tradewinds, the breathtaking vistas of palm-fringed islands, and the vibrant blue waters create an idyllic setting for […]
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Jon Emmett looks at boat trim and asks, is flat always fast? I have talked a lot about routine in these How to Win articles. That means on race days from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed and everyone (fellow crew, coaches, indeed anyone it affects) must buy into […]
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Bente Yachts promised to offer something different when it came onto the scene. Has it succeeded with the Bente 28? Sam Jefferson finds out. Back in 2015 I went for a sail on the Bodensee in Germany aboard an exciting new yacht, the Bente 24. There was a lot to like about this sporty weekender […]
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Dealing with unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance, Tom Cunliffe tells us. Truly, the sea is full of surprises. For the tropical sailor these may come as flying fish peppering the watch on deck on a dark night. My wife Roz was once enjoying a few minutes snooze […]
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It’s time to cruise through spring and into the summer… so we’ve picked out three beautiful yachts for sale from the market, just for you. Morris M36 – Chameleon The Morris 36 is a stunning example of craftsmanship and performance, featuring a composite hull with a professionally painted Awlgrip finish (2024), full teak decking, and […]
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Want to enjoy sailing? Janet McMeekin, newcomer to sailing, gets stuck in and embraces a charter holiday in Greece’s Gulf of Corinth. The timing couldn’t have been better. Just as I was having a last-minute wobble about our first flotilla week as a couple, literally out of the blue, a large pod of dolphins magically […]
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Ainslie out as Big Sir Jim Rings changes at INEOS Britannia The longest losing streak in sporting history may well remain intact for many years to come after INEOS Britannia’s challenge for the 38th America’s Cup was rocked by the news that Ben Ainslie will not be part of their campaign going forward. INEOS Britannia […]
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