Having a ‘ready’ made crew with children on board is a perfect scenario but, as Jess highlights, it can slow up the preparation process somewhat. A lot of parents talk about teamwork with their kids. “Teamwork makes the dream work” and other stock phrases are meant to make certain tasks easier such as tidying their […]
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Charter skipper Tom Fletcher plans his dream trip around his home cruising ground of the Ionian. As a charter skipper it’s rare that I have the freedom to plan an itinerary, but when I do, I’m drawn to the smaller islands of the Ionian Sea. My charters often take me to picturesque Ithaca, Meganisi, Kastos, […]
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Want to be more eco-conscious while using ropes? It is only natural that sailors and the boating community are continually looking for new ways to be more environmentally responsible on and off the water. Going beyond the obvious methods of keeping our beaches clean, fishing plastic from the ocean and recycling our waste, we’re looking towards […]
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Jenevora Swann takes a look at the trials and tribulations of searching for a second-hand cruising multihull. Those who have sold a boat will know the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach as you say goodbye to her for the last time. It’s a bittersweet moment as you wave someone else off the […]
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Multihulls have redefined blue water cruising. Kate Ashe Leonard is living that dream and narrates a trip through the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia. An easterly is due in the next few days, announces a cruiser as we stand around a blazing beach bonfire. The sand under my feet is soft, and still warm from […]
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The demise of paper charts seems to have been greatly exaggerated after nautical cartographers Imray announced a new deal with Austrian company Freytag and Berndt securing the future of their paper charts and pilot guides. For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts, its charts being an invaluable part of […]
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Summer has arrived… and so have these boats to the market. Three lovely yachts for sale – what do you think? Sweden Yacht 45 – Luna of Plymouth Luna of Plymouth is a beautiful example of the Sweden Yachts 45, a yacht that combines exceptional build quality with superb sailing performance. Easily and comfortably sailed […]
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Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust, through its sport-inspired STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programme, is engaging a new generation of innovators, writes Sue Pelling. Sir Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust has never been more relevant not only as a transformative force in youth sailing education but also in helping stem the effects of climate change. […]
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Steffan Meyric-Hughes and Dan Houston review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Scottish Islanders By Ewan Kennedy A century ago, Glasgow was the centre of the shipbuilding world, and the banks of its River Clyde echoed to the monumental clang of 100,000 men working in the famous yards, building the most famous vessels […]
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MDL’s Ocean Village Marina offers secure, high-end mooring and facilities in the heart of Southampton writes Sue Pelling – An easily accessible marina with 326 berths for vessels up to 80m LOA. If you are looking for glitz and glamour, Ocean Village Marina, based in the heart of Southampton’s waterfront, is the place for you. This […]
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Bali Catamarans is the master of maximising interior and exterior volumes on its cruising catamarans. The new Bali 5.8 is its biggest boat yet and, as Sam Jefferson discovered, this is a big beast. Growth. It’s a small word that seems to be bandied around a lot by politicians these days. Liz Truss used the […]
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Money, money, money… like the America’s Cup, SailGP appears to be in a different league in terms of campaign costs An insider at one of the SailGP teams told me that the team owners bought the franchise for a particular country at a cost of $15m two years ago. Today, even if they wanted to […]
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Your guide to the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025… Set against the spectacular backdrop of MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 returns this May to bring you the very best global power, sail and electric brands, along with innovative eco-friendly products, all at the […]
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In recounting the tales of the many successful and failed voyages to the far north, Tom Cunliffe says in Arctic sailing lessons can be learned from the likes of Kipling… As I strolled through the throng at the Gosport boat jumble in search of that ever-elusive bargain, I met up with my pal Ella Hibbert. […]
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With 1,200+ islands and islets to discover off the Dalmatian coast, Croatia is the perfect charter holiday playground writes Sue Pelling. Part of Croatia’s charm and attraction is the fact there are oodles of beautiful places to visit by yacht, including unspoilt islands and National Parks, and a wealthy mix of secluded anchorages and modern […]
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Here’s our pick of the best new multihull designs coming to the market… New Multihull: Balance 750 Balance Catamarans has caused something of a sensation since these South African performance catamarans first hit the market a couple of years back. The brain child of US sailor Philip Berman, these clever yachts strike a fine balance […]
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Sam Jefferson tests Beneteau’s Oceanis 37.1; a mid sized cruiser that proved itself to be full of surprises. Life is all about change and relentless churn. Sometimes it can seem a bit exhausting but, as Mikhael Gorbachev once noted, if you’re not moving forwards, you’re going backwards. And lord knows Mikhael drew from a rich […]
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Georgie Corlett-Pitt looks at the highlights of the RORC Caribbean 600 – the sizzling 16th edition of this trade wind twister… There’s no doubt the RORC Caribbean 600 has hotted up to become one of the premier offshore races; this year’s edition brought 66 entries – over 600 sailors representing 32 nationalities – to the […]
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The Multihull Show is back, and the 2025 edition promises to be a record-breaking event Since its inception in 2010, the Multihull Show has been one of the success stories within the industry. While many boat shows have been forced to retrench in a changing landscape, the Multihull Show has grown year on year and […]
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Small Boat. Huge Adventure – it’s an alluring concept. But can it be done? As Leg One gets underway Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a closer look at the Mini Globe Race… On 23 February, under a hot Caribbean sun, 14 tiny yachts bobbed their way out daintily through the harbour in front of Antigua’s National Sailing […]
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