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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This well appointed, family-owned marina nestled in the heart of ‘secret’ back waters on the east coast, is relatively remote yet offers good travel connections for berthholders and visitors writes Sue Pelling. Titchmarsh Marina is located in the peaceful and hidden, sheltered position in the marshes within the Walton Backwaters. This area of outstanding natural […]

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Sam Jefferson looks at the intriguing characters who pioneered the pursuit we know and love. Occasionally, as I’m drifting along some coast in a leisurely manner aboard my yacht, thoughts turn to just what an esoteric pursuit yacht cruising is; sailing for the sake of sailing. Think about it long enough and you start to […]

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Since the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, where we saw our British sailors giving it their all in both the men’s and women’s events, much has changed. Earlier this year the news broke that Ben Ainslie would be parting ways with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. Left “astounded” by the split, Ainslie threatened to launch […]

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Although Paul says electronics have taken much of the skill out of foggy sailing, it still pays to pick up some wise tips! I’m not going to tell you how much Youtube I watched over the winter just gone, but let’s just say I’m grateful it’s free. Sailing videos which rely on sunshine and bare skins […]

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Learning the lesson the hard way is the risk you take for not going ‘by the book’ when it comes to rigging a tripping line, Tom Cunliffe warns us. I don’t know about you, but when the chart tells me I ought to consider rigging a tripping line to protect my anchor I always think […]

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Spring preparation is tough enough on one boat – what’s it like putting a charter fleet back on the water. Sail Ionian’s Tom Fletcher explains. As the cold slowly recedes and the evenings start to get lighter, my thoughts turn to the start of the 2025 summer sailing season. I am excited to start my […]

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Michael Brooks narrates and adventurous Tilman-style voyage to Greenland in search of the fabled Mirror Wall. In northern Scoresbysund, behind a mountain barrier, lies the imposing and mesmerizing Mirror Wall. To date it was unclimbed and our expedition intended to change that. After an unsuccessful attempt the previous year, we returned with a team of […]

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