It’s time to start looking at your sailing kit for the season ahead. Do you have everything you need to keep warm and dry when you’re out on the boat, either racing or cruising?

Expert Rachael Sprot tackles a mid-channel crisis: Helen and Mark are over-pressed with a jammed furler and rising winds. What's the move?

Helen and Mark sail their Halberg Rassy 34, Gemini, in the Bristol Channel. They’ve left Padstow at high water at …Continue reading »

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Balance catamarans specialises in producing innovative high performance bluewater catamarans. Its new 580 is an impressive addition to its portfolio.

Looking for flexible boat insurance that suites your individual needs, with a cover plan that is adjustable throughout the year? Visicover’s Freedom to Flex might have the solution.

Croatia’s Dalmatian cruising coastline with its blend of Mediterranean charm and European flair, continues to attract a growing number of visitors looking to expand their charter holiday repertoire writes Sue Pelling.

After a weekend racing in Sydney, the Americans have entered the top three in the 2026 SailGP leaderboard, here’s what happened.

Looking for a new pair of boating shoes? Sam Jefferson has tried out some of the best deck shoes on the market, so that you can pick the perfect pair for you.

Largs Yacht Haven is safe & sheltered on the Clyde - Discover this 730 berth Scottish marina, a gateway to west coast cruising.

From secluded east coast creeks and Solent cruising, to the stunning Scottish islands and the Welsh and Northern Irish Coastlines, the British Isles have plenty to offer for varied & inspirational sailing.

Nautor Swan has been on something of a journey since it first built seagoing sporty cruising yachts in the 1960s. The New Clubswan 28 one-design sportsboat is a prime example of just how far they have come... Sam Jefferson put this design through it paces in St Tropez.

Sam Jefferson sails the new Dufour 54 – a boat that attempts to give new meaning to the term ‘roomy’.

Sam Jefferson takes a look at the latest yacht designs on the market - which is your favourite?

Whether you are setting off on a long voyage, or spending a few days on the water, here’s my list of essential sailing accessories, and a few extra ideas...

With so many digital chart options available, choosing the right one for you can be confusing. Here’s why Navionics and Garmin Navionics suit many kinds of boaters and ultimately make sense.

The teams of the 2025/26 Clipper Round The World Race have been hurtling around the globe since August, and with over half the nautical miles under their belt, the competition is ever growing. Here’s the latest results from leg 5 (stage 6) and how they are getting on overall.

The 2026 season of SailGP is underway, but the second race weekend, taking place in Auckland, set off with a bang, as the Kiwi and French boats collided at high speed.

It was the second weekend of the SailGP 2026 calendar and the F50s foiling around Auckland Harbour did not disappoint. Here is the full report from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, including details on the catastrophic crash.

Having watched the drama of the foiling F50 races unfold all over the world last year, we’re ready to do it all again! Here’s your SailGP 2026 schedule - our guide to the race dates and locations, so you don’t a miss a thing.

Linjett Yachts was, for a long time, Sweden’s best kept secret. Now that is changing and its new 36 footer looks set to turn heads as Sam Jefferson found out.

Sam Jefferson reviews the latest bunkside reads, classic books and sailing novels - and his favourite sailing podcast!