Day 1 IODAI Munsters WHSC started out overcast but warm with good wind. All the sailors launched swiftly and made their way to the courses. Race 1 completed with shifting winds, race 2 had to have a course adjustment which remained settled for race 3 the final race of the day.
The Elan 45.1 Impression is a development of the Elan 444, which is a boat known and enjoyed by many sailors. That first 444 was designed by Rob Humphreys back in 2006 and has been tweaked and refined ever since – its proving ground being the charter market.
Ever fancied buying a new boat? If so, it’s good to know what’s out there and, with boat show season just over the horizon, Sailing Today’s September edition gives you the rundown on over 22 brand new models.
A cruise down the ICW is relatively easy to navigate. There are some sections which have historically been shallow and prone to shifting with constantly changing channels. This list covers many of the known problem stretches.
The Department for Transport wants to gather more evidence about emissions from all vessels operating domestically in UK waters, including yachts
The Rolex Fastnet Race is a notoriously tough one for navigators, with many tidal gates and tactical decisions to make. Pro navigator Libby Greenhalgh reveals how to prepare for the 605-mile epic
There’s a fine art to using a drone at sea – Terysa Vanderloo explains how to avoid crashing yours into the ocean