58 years ago, Robin Knox Johnson became the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop, and unassisted - today, with the Golden Globe Race 2026, the race continues, with the same retro rules for navigation and communication
Our hand-picked selection of sailing salopettes for sailors looking to get serious about their kit
On the hunt for sailing boats for sale UK? It’s time to find your perfect second hand yacht - here’s three top-end options
With both contenders fighting for the same mission, who will be the first Irishman to sail around the world solo, non-stop?
200 years after the first Cowes Week, this year, the much loved and much anticipated annual regatta pulled out all the stops
A selection of photos by the late Carlo Borlenghi (1956–2026) - a much loved and respected genius in the sailing photography world
On Tuesday we visited North Sails Cowes Week to get out on the water amongst the racing, and enjoy celebrating female sailors on Women’s Day.
The new boats and exciting talk lineup for Southampton International Boat Show 2026 - plan your visit and don’t forget our ticket discount code
The British team had little success at the Portsmouth SailGP, but the British edition of this round the world regatta has helped to level the playing field.
Dreaming of a boating holiday exploring the British coastline? Barry Pickthall has the answer for you with West Country sailing
The teams of the 2025/26 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race have been hurtling around the globe since last August and the finish line has now been crossed - here are the results
The next must watch documentary series on how Gitana 18 was radically engineered for 100% offshore flight
Boating expert, respected sports writer, and photographer Barry Pickthall, took the ‘Google Maps for boating’ out for a test - here’s what he found
From timing and preparation, to boat set up and handling the North Sea, here’s the top tips from last year’s Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race winner
The modern Beneteau First performance sailboat line has been a great success - we interviewed Andraž Mihelin, one of the driving forces behind it’s revitalisation
There is one simple rule criteria to enter the FM Sailing Colander Cup - the maximum overall cost of the boat should not exceed £313.51. Sue Pelling reports
The release Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey turns the spotlight back on mythical Ithaca. Sam Jefferson takes a tour of some of Odysseus’ haunts
Hooked on SailGP? This new Disney+ SailGP docuseries is set to take us behind the scenes and bring us the next ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
The 38th Louis Vuitton Cup will be one for the history books, with a brand new race format. Here’s the key dates, and everything you need to know
Learning how to free a fouled propeller from fishing lines can prevent a catastrophic shipwreck during a cruise.
Whether snagged suddenly in the middle of a channel, or a drifting target for shipping, or close to a lee …Continue reading »
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