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.

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Sam Jefferson puts the new Lagoon 38 to the test, comparing to the Lagoon 380

Our favourite gifts for sailors that will transform a day out on the water

The teams of the 2025/26 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race have been hurtling around the globe since August, and as they prepare to leave Oban, the competition is reaching critical. Here’s the latest results from the round the world challenge.

North Sails Cowes Week has a lot to celebrate this year, as it lines up for its 200th anniversary, taking place 1-7 August

Racing around the world in a 19’ homemade plywood yacht may not be the top of your list, but after the success of the Mini Ocean Globe Race 2026 maybe it should be

It’s time to enter the prestigious and historic Admiral’s Cup 2027

How two different IMOCA designs are shaking up the Ocean Race Atlantic, and offshore racing

The Round the Island Race is one of the truly iconic events in the yachting calendar, and this year’s event was held in absolutely classic conditions, with over 800 yachts enjoying glorious sunshine and good breezes as they encircled the Isle of Wight on July 11

Being too hot or too cold at sea can quickly turn a sailing trip into a disaster. Here are some ways you can stay safe on the water in different temperatures

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Spending winter in the tropics is a dream, but cruising the Caribbean may test your ability to handle unexpected gear failures.

During the spring of 2024, a friend of mine delivered my 41ft Moody sloop from Annapolis to American Yacht Harbor …Continue reading »

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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers sailing question. This month, what to do if someone anchors too close?

Clara, Fi and Ahmed are cruising north Brittany on Clara’s Rival 34, Grace. Clara is a recently-qualified Coastal Skipper, and …Continue reading »

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Here’s whats new and what to expect at Southampton International Boat Show 2026, and a discounted ticket deal for you