Want to stay connected at sea? Introducing ZOLEO… a satellite communication device and a solution to safe sailing. For sailors, the allure of the ocean is undeniable. The freedom of harnessing the wind and navigating vast distances is unique to this pursuit. However, venturing offshore comes with inherent risks. Unpredictable weather, equipment failures, and unforeseen […]

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Want to anchor with confidence and ease? Tom Fletcher shares some hard learnt charter skipper secrets for expert anchoring… Tackling Anchoring Have you ever had the Greek Gods of Anchoring displeased with you? I have. I once spent a week on charter with a wonderfully nice father and daughter, on board Sail Ionian’s brand-new Bavaria […]

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Some voyages are easier than others. Jenevora Swann narrates a challenging Sail Across the South Atlantic… Sailing the South Atlantic: The road less travelled When our friends asked if we’d help them sail Tourterelles, their brand new Knysna 500SE catamaran on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic from South Africa, we jumped at it.  We’d […]

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Britain’s golden girl Ellie Aldridge triumphed after a barnstorming performance in a dramatic medal series final in the Women’s Kiteboarding, Andy Rice reports… Golden Girl Ellie Aldridge All week we’d been waiting to see the kiteboarding on TV, but delays and other medal races kept on getting in the way. When it finally happened, I […]

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Andy Rice shows us that age is no limit… particularly when tackling one of the meanest, unyielding, high-performance dinghies on the high seas – in the Musto Skiff World Championship 2024. Musto Skiff Worlds The last time I competed in a Musto Skiff World Championship in Weymouth was in June 2012. It was the last […]

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The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is right around the corner and the excitement is building, even more so now that we’ve heard about the new boats on display… Here’s some top picks from our Editor Sam Jefferson.  New Boats: Our Editor’s 6 Top Picks Moody DS48 Moody has been under German ownership as part […]

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Team GB are desperate for another medal… Here’s an analysis of the latest Olympic sailing from Andy Rice. From women’s windsurfing to ILCA (Laser) dinghy classes, here’s the latest… Bouwmeester sails past Mills as the GOAT of Olympic Sailing The fallout from the Women’s Windsurfing medal race continues on social media, particularly from British fans who […]

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Cowes Week 2024 saw some testing conditions and tight competition, here’s a full racing round-up and the overall results… Cowes Week 2024: Thrilling Solent Racing On 27th July, the sound of the start sequence from the Royal Yacht Squadron line marked the beginning of Cowes Week 2024. This historic solent regatta has been running since […]

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Here’s an analysis from Andy Rice on the Olympic Skiff racing saga… It’s been a thrilling couple days, and finally we have all the results! Olympic Skiff Racing Gearing Up: 49er & 49erFX After a slow start with not much wind in sweltering Marseille, the Olympic Sailing Regatta finally feels like it’s building some momentum. […]

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Keeping your cool, and recognising the signs of the onset of cabin fever before it festers is a skill worth learning if you want to avoid unpleasantness among the crew. Tom’s Podcast on How to Avoid Cabin Fever – Give it a Listen! How to Avoid Cabin Fever ‘Love, soft as an easy chair…’ sang […]

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Calling all sailors, swimmers, wind surfers, kite surfers, wave surfers… you’ll want to get your hands on this Splash Robe. Looking for a Dry Robe? This typically British weather doesn’t naturally inspire long days on and around the water, but that doesn’t ever seem to phase us… In true hardy fashion, however you get out […]

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On the eve of the 2024 Olympics, Georgie Corlett-Pitt talks to TeamGB coach Stevie Morrison as the Sailing events enter a new era… The sporting spectacular that is the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is about to begin – (and yes, it has come round fast, thanks to 2020’s pandemic postponement) – with sailing one of […]

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50 Years and Beyond 2024 stands as a significant chapter for Sunsail—a milestone marking our 50th anniversary. Yet, this isn’t merely a celebration of our past; it’s a resounding promise for the future. Sunsail remains steadfast in our commitment to charting new horizons, ensuring the next 50 years and beyond are filled with unparalleled sailing […]

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The 37th America’s Cup is on the horizon and closing in fast, but with all the excitement surrounding the competing teams and their high tech boat designs, it’s not all about the big teams… Introducing the America’s Cup virtual game, the e-Series. 37th America’s Cup: The E-Series Gamers and sailors are not generally two groups […]

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For sailors who didn’t think that the OSTAR and the TWOSTAR were sufficient, the Royal Western Yacht Club of England has announced that it is launching the WORLDSTAR race in 2026. New Round the World Race: WORLDSTAR 2026 As the name suggests, this is an event which encircles the globe and is open to all […]

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We’re eagerly anticipating the 22nd August, when the INEOS Britannia team will take to the water in Barcelona for the first Preliminary Regatta in the 37th America’s Cup. We’ve got the latest from Sir Ben Ainslie on their final preparations, and how the team are getting on… The INEOS Britannia Team Since revealing their LEQ12 […]

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The Windermere 17 ft class celebrated 120 years with a sail past, race and party on Saturday, July 20. These beautiful yachts enjoy a fascinating history dating back to the inauguration of the class in 1904 when the Royal Windermere Yacht Club set up the class as a more accessible alternative to some bigger boats […]

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The Southampton Boat Show 2024 is in our sights! Whether you’re on the hunt for new sailing gear, a serious boat buyer, a watersports enthusiast, a foodie and live music fan, or just looking for a brilliant family day out, here’s everything you need to know for your visit. AND… we’ve got a discount code […]

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Looking for a top-quality, affordable and beautifully designed dry bag that will actually keep everything DRY? Here’s a tried and tested solution – Shore2Sea’s unique range of bright and sturdy dry bags… About Shore2Sea The founder, Clementina, set out on a mission in 2022 to produce eye-catching, fun to use, top-quality dry bags and, with […]

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Designing an environmentally friendly offshore one design class is a big ask – but Jeanneau’s Sun Fast 30 OD may have it cracked as Sam Jefferson discovers. Jeanneau Yachts Jeanneau Yachts has a proud history of racing going back to 1976 when a Jeanneau Melody battled against the Atlantic greybeards to complete the OSTAR. Since […]

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