The array of dry bags on the market these days is often bewildering. On the hunt for the best bag for boating, Sam Jefferson takes a look in the 20l to 35l section of the market to see which works best.
The thought of signing up for a yacht sharing may seem totally out of your comfort zone but you could be surprised about the options and schemes available writes Sue Pelling.
Long summer days and sunny, interesting anchorages and marinas await those charter sailors willing to calculate tides and depths and watch the weather forecasts.
Will the new line-up for Tudor Team Alinghi, formerly Alinghi Red Bull Racing, bring the Swiss up to speed with the more established teams in the 38th America’s Cup?
This landmark collaboration between Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot marks a definitive shift in maritime history.
A good tender is worth its weight in gold and opens up new vistas to explore once you drop the hook. It can also get you into a good deal of trouble, Tom Cunliffe tells us.
On a mission to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Andrew Bedwell is setting off across the Atlantic in a boat the ‘size of a wheelie bin’.
The best boating holidays Scotland has to offer - Here’s a breakdown of the top Scottish cruising grounds, from Eyemouth to the Outer Hebrides.
We take a look at the best fixed mount VHF radios on the market.
How well do you know the British Coastline? 100 years after the Shipping Forecast was born, comes a documentary series delving into the wonderful unique areas along the route.
Editor’s picks on chartering and cruising in Greece: look at the options in three popular areas - Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic Gulf.
Tom Cunliffe muses on how sailing has been likened to standing under a cold shower ripping up £10 notes. It’s an outlook that occasionally has the ring of truth. Tom opted to take economising measures…
Guide and checklist for second hand yacht buyers - what to do, and what not to do when you’re buying a used boat.
You may be used to the Med and Caribbean, but island hopping in the Tropics from one lush palm tree-lined beach to the next is a popular choice for a sailing yacht charter holiday.
With one of these bosun’s chairs you’ll forever be confident and comfortable heading up the mast.
The future for women in sailing is continuing to brighten, as we see the Emirates Team New Zealand bridge the gap for female and youth sailors in professional sailing, with two new female sailors entering the squad.
Sam Jefferson put a selection of the leading brands through their paces. Will he stick the boot in or tread lightly?
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.
Largs Yacht Haven is safe & sheltered on the Clyde - Discover this 730 berth Scottish marina, a gateway to west coast cruising.
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.
