Here’s a comprehensive list of the sailing races and regattas scheduled for 2026, and we are spoilt for choice! There will be more details to come, but for now, save the dates in your calendars and start planning your sailing season.
Many cruising sailors can’t think of anything worse than charging round the cans, but it can make you a far better cruising sailor, says Nigel Lloyd
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Ropes, sails, and safety... Ben Lowings put the best sailing knives to the test to see which ones you can really rely on when it matters most.
Understanding how ropes are made and used for running rigging will help you knot, splice and care for them better
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Looking for a used yacht for sale? Here’s our pick of the latest sailing boats on the market.
Spend any time afloat and you soon realise that the sea presents itself in many different moods - and colour is an important aspect of this as Jess explains.
A video tour of the new Saffier SE28 Leopard.
Clive Loughlin demonstrates why passage planning is important, and how technology can actually slow you down.
This winter, on 26th December 2025, the crews of the Sydney-Hobart race set off and made history... Sam Jefferson reports.
Pete Goss was enchanted by the Isles of Scilly, but deliberately going aground still feels unnatural, so he’s outlined how he does it...
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The winter months are a time for dealing with maintenance issues. That applies on a huge scale when dealing with a Greek charter fleet as Sail Ionian’s Tom Fletcher explains.
What sort of boat do you design for arguably the most demanding ocean race on earth? Ask Nigel Irens, who was tasked with designing a new generation of yachts to take part in the Clipper Race.
A host of interesting packages for 2026 with new destinations, and a fresh look at itineraries, means now is the time to consider a dream sailing holiday in the sun writes Sue Pelling.
Dylan Fletcher has been on a journey since he put the Kiwis to the sword in the Tokyo Olympics. He is currently riding on the crest of a wave.
Essex Marina on the River Crouch is a convenient, well appointed privately-owned, family-run marina offering good value and easy access writes Sue Pelling. A total of 500 deep water moorings including 50 swing moorings, with access at all states of the tide.
Discover the Med by flotilla, where expert led crews, award-winning yachts and curated routes turn every harbour into something to look forward to. Don’t miss Sunsail’s Free Day Offer.
If you are looking to expand your charter holiday destination repertoire, why not consider North America for your next sailing adventure, writes Sue Pelling?
Sam Jefferson checks out the latest launches in warm sailing gear.
Electric propulsion is coming on in leaps and bounds. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest developments in electric motors for yachts
Every month Yachting Monthly's resident skills expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month, what lifejackets should you have for offshore cruising
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