Set in heart of a historic fishing port and vibrant town in the Bristol Channel, Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina offers a safe haven for berthholders and visitors (356 berths), with plenty of cruising opportunities along the coastlines of Wales, north Devon and further afield writes Sue Pelling.
The Allspars Final Fling at Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth is gaining momentum and fast becoming a popular choice as an end of season shakedown event for hardcore dinghy sailors writes Sue Pelling.
Here’s our top picks from the latest yacht designs - what’s your favourite?
No Americans in the America’s Cup? What does it all mean? Plus why the America’s Cup needs to up its game to survive.
Sam Jefferson review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and sailing novels.
Tips and advice on bar etiquette, plus Tom reveals the answer to the question about whether there is ever be such a thing as a cheap boat!
Andy Rice looks at the Admiral’s Cup, and how the tide may be turning for our AI-driven world within sailing.
Rising stars of solo offshore sailing – Ellie Driver and Ollie Hill – are taking on some of short-handed racing’s toughest tests in the Figaro fleet. Georgie Corlett-Pitt tells their story.
Orca damage, rudder failure and a monkey bite were just a few of the setbacks facing crews en-route to this year’s ARC+, writes Ali Wood, but happily all 83 boats made it to the start line in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
The Transat Café L’Or was filled with drama this year with three capsizes early on in the race.
Emirates GBR have won the 2025 SailGP title - sweeping victory across the board.
Our top 2025 Black Friday boating deals – with huge reductions on sailing kit and gear... Up to 50% off!
You voted in your thousands for the best boats, sailors and kit of the past year. Here are the winners of the British Yachting Awards!
Finding your perfect inshore jacket: four contenders put through their paces by Julio Graham.
Cowes Week brought drama mixed with determination for the team onboard Stride Forward – an all-disabled crew racing on an un-adapted boat. Georgie Corlett-Pitt hears more about this inspirational campaign from helm Stuart Childerley and Stride Forward’s founder Holly King…
Never in his wildest dreams did Paul imagine himself on a fare-paying cruise contemplating the onboard activities!
There are few marinas to match the quality and convenience of Yacht Haven’s flagship site in the heart of the Solent writes Sue Pelling.
Sam Jefferson dons his fake Ray Bans and takes a cruise down the Côte d’Azur in an endeavour to get to the true, trashy heart of billionaire’s alleyway.
Clive Loughlin finds that his plans for a little Brittany soon get blown away.
With years of experience in offshore sailing, Jenevora Swann, and husband Fergus Dunipace, offer their insights into preparing for a safe and confident bluewater voyage.
