Fed up with boat maintenance and the ever-increasing cost of berthing and insurance? Now could be the time to consider boating on demand with a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme says Sue Pelling. Visit any marina and you’ll notice a large percentage of privately owned yachts hardly ever go anywhere. They sit there for […]

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Are you looking for a second-hand yacht? Here’s a brilliant selection of the top used boats for sale, picked out just for you. For Sale: Dehler 42 – Seasalt This 2021 model Dehler 42 is for sale in the UK at the Michael Schmidt & Partner Hamble Point office and is available to view by […]

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With over 600 boats across more than 30 classes, this year’s infamous Cowes Week brought some brilliant racing to the Solent, celebrating some top-tier boats and crew. Here are the Cowes Week 2025 Winners… Earlier in August, from 2nd-9th, one of the world’s largest and oldest regattas (since 1826), gathered sailors from the British Isles and […]

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As far as locations go, the Premier Falmouth Marina is one of the most picturesque you’ll find. It is also well appointed, and conveniently positioned for serious west country cruising and beyond, says Sue Pelling. 50° 09’90N, 005°05’02W The vibrant and historic town of Falmouth in Cornwall, which is located within an area of outstanding […]

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Multihull manufacturer Fountaine Pajot has been building catamarans since 1976. Yet, as Sam Jefferson discovers when testing its new 41, this company is not afraid to look to the future. Many years back as a young journalist I was invited to a press conference at a hotel complex where the smooth-talking owner presented an exciting […]

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Sam Jefferson takes a look at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show and some of the exciting new yachts on show… Grab your tickets now! Dufour 48 All new in 2025, the Dufour 48 is designed by the French manufacturer’s go to naval architect Umberto Felci and takes the concept of using full forward sections […]

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Charter skipper Tom Fletcher gives you a guided tour of his favourite Ionian island of Ithaca, home of the mythical hero Odysseus. Nestled in the sapphire Ionian Sea, Ithaca is my favourite island in the southern Ionian. Without an international airport, it remains untouched by mass tourism, preserving an authentic atmosphere. Woven into the fabric […]

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Keep a lookout for the Ocean Race Europe which is coming to our shores soon… Georgie Corlett-Pitt with an action-packed preview ahead of the Portsmouth stop-over…  The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe will start on 10 August from Kiel, Germany. Seven crews sailing their foiling IMOCA60s will embark on a 4,500nm race, linking […]

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After a long dispute, the America’s Cup Protocol has finally been agreed… Following a protracted and at times fractious period of negotiation, a protocol has been agreed between challenger and defender for the 38th America’s Cup. This rather dry sounding agreement sets out the terms under which the next iteration of the Cup will be […]

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A recent trip back to the UK in the chilly, soaking rain was the perfect reminder of why Jess and family opt for the nomadic global lifestyle aboard their yacht! We’re having some time away from the boat. The trouble is though, we’re not very good at actually being away. Because, when on land, we […]

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Paul reminds us of the contrast between ill-educated speedsters with no seamanship skills, and professionals who are a joy to watch! I’m surprised that nobody has thought to take a television camera down to a packed marina on a Bank Holiday and live stream the action. Like all good dramas, wait long enough and marina […]

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Sunsail is a charter industry global leader and has plenty to celebrate. Sam Jefferson caught up with Sunsail’s Clive Norton to find out the company’s secrets of success. Last year, Sunsail celebrated an incredible milestone – its 50th anniversary. A half-century of helping adventure-lovers explore the world from the deck of an award-winning yacht is […]

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With the completion of the Rolex Fastnet Race the 2025 Admiral’s Cup racing has come to a close… Here are the results! After a heavily loaded year of sailing in 2024, from the Olympics and America’s Cup to the earlier Ocean Globe Race, the racing scene has not let up in 2025. The long awaited […]

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Have you seen these new yachts? Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches. Swan 51 Nautor Swan is arguably the most iconic and evocative name in the sailing world and the launch of a new boat is always big news. The new 51 comes from the drawing board of long time design partner […]

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Andy Rice looks ahead to a spectacular summer on the Solent, and looks at how the tide may be turning for our AI-driven world within sailing. After a 22-year hiatus, who would have thought the Admiral’s Cup could return with so much good will and enthusiasm! The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s decision to rejuvenate the […]

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The leading boats of the Fastnet Race’s 51st edition have begun arriving over the Cherbourg finish line in a showcase of modern technology and design 100 years after this historic race began… The 2025 Fastnet Race set off from Cowes last Saturday 26th July in pursuit of the most southerly point of Ireland – Fastnet […]

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The Southampton Boat Show 2025 is in our sights! Whether you’re on the hunt for new sailing gear, a serious boat buyer, a watersports enthusiast, a foodie and live music fan, or just looking for a brilliant family day out, here’s everything you need to know for your visit. The 2025 Southampton International Boat Show […]

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Record crowds swarmed to Portsmouth to watch the action-packed SailGP Round 7 where New Zealand pipped Emirates GBR to the post in a nail-biting final writes Sue Pelling… Aside from the on the water action at the SailGP, which is always guaranteed to be uber exciting, it was the sight of the mind-boggling 20,000 ticketed […]

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Chase the winter sun, sail the Canaries and change a young life with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). “Winter warmer. Clear skies. Full sails. And not a single thought of work.” That’s how one adult sailor described their experience just five days into a Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) winter-sun voyage around the Canary Islands.  […]

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Sam Jefferson and Steffan Meyric Hughes review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Clipper Chronicles – Adam Birrer The Clipper Round the World Race is something of an institution these days. It’s the race where crew members pay for a place on a racing yacht, often with the goal of crossing something […]

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