The New August Issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting We’re missing the sunshine, but the summer winds are here and its been a wild ride so far! With the new August issue you won’t miss a thing. From chartering and cruising ground inspiration in Greece and Turkey, to top-tips and guides, along with […]
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We’ve done the work for you, and found the best Prime Day deals on Helly Hansen gear! We’ve done some digging and found some amazing Prime Day deals for sailing, and this year’s bargains on Helly Hansen clothing is fuelling our excitement. Here’s 7 top products we can’t wait to get our hands on – […]
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Our pick of the top sailing torches on the market… We’ve been busy finding the best torches on the market, so you can get back to the fun part… sailing! Here’s a no-fuss, durable, sailing specific selection, so that you have one less thing to worry about when you head out on the water. Exposure […]
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As the excitement for Cowes Week 2024 builds, Georgie Corlett-Pitt looks ahead… Cowes Week 2024 Cowes Week takes place this year from 27 July to 2 August. Entries for 2024 are already up on 2023, with around 500 boats expected, drawing sailors and spectators in their thousands. With 2026 set to mark the 200th anniversary […]
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In the first instalment of our four-part series with author William Thomson, we learn how to navigate by the stars. Where you are, and where you’re heading In May 2022 I travelled to Polynesia on a project with the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to explore how modern sailors in European waters can apply natural […]
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This year’s Round the Island Race was action-packed, with Peter Morton setting the pace on his TP52 Notorious and calling it ‘one of the greatest races in the world’. Georgie Corlett-Pitt reports. Building Winds The days leading up to the 87th edition of the Round the Island Race saw the forecasted winds build – and, […]
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Whether you’re on the hunt for sailing inspiration, gearing up for salty adventure, or looking for some beach/bedtime reading, these sailing books will have you dreaming of the ocean, for better or for worse. Top Sailing Books Amazing Sailing Stories (third edition) The first two editions have sold over 10,000 copies and this, the third […]
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The hybrid technique of anchoring, rafting and docking all at the same time, while staying cool and calm, is possible… So, here’s a guide to becoming a professional med-moorer…! Med Mooring Masterclass Now, this is the one thing about Med sailing that can really give UK sailors the heebie-jeebies. Back in the UK, we’re used […]
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While things rarely go to plan at sea, passage planning and spending time on the theory are among Clive Loughlin’s top cruising tips. Theory is for use in practice When teaching Day Skippers I will often set them a first-night pub quiz: If A and B are 10 miles apart and we have a boat […]
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