A channel crossing can make for a superb weekend break – but a bit of careful planning always helps. Sam Jefferson looks at the potential pitfalls. Many years ago when I first got into sailing journalism, I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to interview Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Looking for an extended summer sailing season this year? Consider Turkey which has a host of enticing holidays on offer writes Sue Pelling. If you are looking to extend your sailing holiday season to the absolute maximum...
Nick Leather sails his Westerly Storm, Musketeer, from the Inner Hebrides to the South Coast – the final stages of a tremendous circumnavigation of the British Isles
The 52-foot aluminum sailing yacht is designed for long-range autonomy, safety, and short-handed cruising.
For many, the thrills and challenges of the Rolex Fastnet Race over the last 100 years have fuelled the desire to take part, says Sue Pelling. Here are some of the highlights that hit the headlines over the years… The silhouette of the Fastnet Lighthouse...
If there’s a name making waves in the world of sustainable cruising catamarans, it’s Xquisite Yachts. And with the debut of their new flagship, the Xquisite 60 Solar Sail, the brand is pushing the boundaries...
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. Tapio Lehtinen nominates Swan 55 Galiana
We take a look at the famed Swan 38 and ask what other yachts on the market offer similar sailing and accommodation characteristics
From roller furlers to square-top mains, today’s trimarans offer big speed and smart sailhandling for coastal cruisers.
While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.
After gathering mussels off California’s Channel Islands, one cruising couple shares their go-to curry dish from the galley.
A charter in the BVI lit the spark. Years later, Mike and Cyndi Crosby are living a cruising life of their own design.
