A Teutonic treat: German boatbuilder Bavaria has long had a firm grasp on what its public is after and its new C46 is no exception as Sam Jefferson discovers. About Bavaria Some years back I was invited by the West Sweden Tourist Board to take a press trip to that area which would involve cruising […]
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INEOS Britannia is the official challenger for the 37th America’s Cup. So how are they doing? Sam Jefferson caught up with the team to find out… Barcelona’s America’s Cup Yes, we’ve all heard it before: ‘The longest losing streak in sporting history’. That’s right, we plucky Brits can proudly lay claim to that title, having […]
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Ladies First as Tabarly and Maidens Triumph in Ocean Globe Race. Female skippers and crew came to the fore as the Ocean Globe Race reached its denouement in Cowes with Marie Tabarly, skippering Pen Duick VI to line honours and then the all female crew of Maiden taking the overall race win in IRC to […]
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Portbail in Normandy is a good stopover for visitors making a trip across the channel. It also has a rich history as Brian Ferguson reveals. Harbours and Ports in Normandy There are quite a number of ports and harbours on the coast of the Cotentin Peninsula which are not well frequented by British visitors. Some […]
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Introducing ZOLEO: Safety and connectivity for sailors beyond mobile coverage with the ultimate satellite communication solution. Picture yourself cruising through the English Channel, crossing the Bay of Biscay, or enjoying tranquillity at anchor on a picturesque Greek island. Wherever your adventures take you, being reachable and capable of seeking help in case of emergency is […]
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Brian Ferguson takes us on a guided tour of his local marina in idyllic Normandy. About Carteret, Normandy: 49.3782° N, 1.7802° W For more than 150 years the coastal resort of Carteret has been a magnet to tourists. In its heyday the beau monde of Paris and the discerning members of Edwardian British society flocked […]
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Surrounded by innovation and progression, we were spoilt for choice at last weekend’s South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024. Here’s some photos and a full round-up of this very green marine event. About the 2024 South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show Visitors of the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024 […]
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The author of Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning, Ivar Dedekam, provides his expert advice on how best to optimise sail trim
High performance cruising yachtsIt is difficult to describe ‘correct’ sail shape, but the three most important things to consider are: sail draft (the …Continue reading »
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Armel le Cleac’h looks back on an epic and unique singlehanded around the world race. About Armel le Cleac’h Armel le Cleac’h is one of an elite band of offshore sailors. He has won the Vendee Globe Race and recently completed the extraordinary ARKEA Ultim Challenge – a turbocharged singlehanded around the world race in […]
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Andy Du Port explores which rules need to be followed to the letter to avoid collisions at sea and considers those which can be safely ignored
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This MDL Marina, located in Holes Bay, Hamworthy in a delightful part of Poole Harbour, offers some of the best facilities in the area including 280-berth dry stack berths writes Sue Pelling. Cobb’s Quay at a Glance 50°43.30’N 2°00.10’W BERTHING FOR 1,130 VESSELS Access is via two lifting bridges at all states of the tide […]
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Here’s your chance to win an unforgettable sailing adventure for two in Greece, courtesy of GlobeSailor. Are you dreaming of escaping to the Mediterranean, and longing to cruise through lovely warm waters? GlobeSailor is offering you the chance to win a catamaran charter in Greece this summer. It’s everything you’re looking for, without the price […]
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Tom Cunliffe’s Podcast is here! In this month’s column we discover what to do, or rather, what Tom does, with no berths in town… Listen to Tom Cunliffe’s Podcast – February 2024. Produced by Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting. Tom’s February Column ‘Do you come from a land down under/ Where women glow and […]
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Marie Tabarly, daughter of legend Éric Tabarly, and skipper of Pen Duick VI, crosses finish line for McIntyre Ocean Globe. Tabarly Triumph Just before midnight on 11th April, after 37 days at sea, and sailing a challenging 6814nm, Pen Duick VI crossed the finish line in Cowes at the Royal Yacht Squadron. This outstanding result […]
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Dream Yacht’s ‘Dream Guarantee’ offers a new yacht ownership program, with 10% Income and an additional 1% for Lagoon catamarans. The Dream Guarantee Have you considered buying a yacht through a charter management program? You’ve probably noticed “guaranteed income” programs that offer a percentage of the yacht’s value as an annual income. Well, Dream Yacht’s […]
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James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how do you recover a man overboard
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After the engine breakdown on board his Nicholson 35 Lady Blue in the Kiel Canal, one of the busiest commercial channels in the world, Harry Dekkers explains how they resolved the situation
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The Round The Island Race is an adventure full of entertaining and memorable experiences for all who cross the finish line in Cowes – Here’s Ben Meakins’ on racing around the Isle of Wight. The Impala 28 ‘Polly’, moored on the River Hamble, is a remarkable family boat owned by Ben Meakins. Polly has raced […]
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Round The Island Race 2024 There’s only 11 weeks to go until the Round The Island Race’s 2024. With the sailing season already fully underway, the Island Sailing Club (ISC) is gearing up for the 87th edition of this world famous event. This annual race has been running and growing since 1931, now with over […]
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Immerse Yourself in the Essence of Luxury Sailing with Silver Sail A luxury escape to the tranquil waters of Croatia awaits with Silver Sail. Whether you chose to go bareboat, with the assistance of a skipper, or with crew, their fleet of meticulously crafted sailing yachts offers an unparalleled experience. Combining the charm of the […]
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