Sailing in the tropics, as you get to within about 30° of the equator the barometer will start to exhibit a twice daily rise and fall, on top of the…
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World’s coolest yachts: Grainger 075
“Boat ‘cool’ has gone up a notch recently with foilers doing some serious speeds. The 49er has a special place in my sailing history, while the Moth and Switch are…
Sailing around the world the ‘wrong’ way round: ‘The direct route is 22,000 miles. I’ve done 37,000!’
Sailing around the world solo, through the Southern Oceans, remains one of the sport’s purest challenges. Doing so the ‘wrong way’ round – westabout, against the prevailing weather systems –…
Demystifying the tropics: An expert guide to the wind, the weather, and why it really rains
What actually constitutes ‘the tropics’? Navigationally it’s easy to define: the tropics lie between the Tropic of Cancer at 23° 26’N and the Tropic of Capricorn at 23° 26’S, which…
Weaving through the crowded skerries of Norway and Sweden by boat
After many years of cruising in Scandinavia it never ceases to amaze us how many beautiful places beg to be explored along the island-strewn coastlines. It would take a lifetime…
Sailing from Fiji to New Zealand without an autopilot: ‘The Bay of Islands is a sailing paradise’
In the past five years I’ve done 13 ocean passages. Each has been wildly different, and yet I’m struck with a sense of déja vu as we dock Jacqeau, our…
JPK 1050 review: Absolute top-performing offshore monohull
There are not many production shipyards that specify the weight difference of individual options compared to that of the standard equipment. Fewer still would list single-digit deviations with accounting precision…
Cruising with pets: Your guide to sailing with your furry friend
Each year, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers welcomes crews of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities. But there was one crewmember who attracted more attention than any other in the 2024/25…
Connected or consumed? The realities of Starlink for bluewater cruisers
In our homes and in our hands, we’ve become used to using high-speed internet for everyday tasks as well as for non-stop entertainment. But now the threads of the worldwide…
World’s Coolest Yachts: Pangaea
Ocean racer and adventurer Guirec Soudée nominates South African explorer Mike Horn’s custom-built expedition vessel Pangaea. “One of my dreams is to build an expedition boat. I spent a bit…
Finding the perfect balance of paradise and sporty sailing in St Vincent and the Grenadines
How many places in the world can truly claim to be an iconic sailing destination? St Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG), a scattered chain of 32 idyllic Caribbean islands, certainly…
How to use a barometer to understand weather (and why you should NEVER tap it!)
Most yachts have a mechanical barometer on board, either a brass or a stainless one screwed to the bulkhead somewhere convenient – ideally close to the navigation desk so it…
Extraordinary boats: Ha’Penny 20 Risvold – the little junk rig that could
When RW Henson envisioned the ideal boat for his global circumnavigation he knew it needed two basic features – reliability and simplicity. He wanted a vessel that was bulletproof and…
Half the boat had flooded. We were side-on to the sea and rolling dangerously. We abandoned ship
About one hour before abandoning Magic Bus in a raging North Atlantic Ocean, skipper Buster Pike attempted to initiate a Pan-Pan call with the US Coast Guard via VHF radio.…
Dream team unveiled: Slingsby, Simmer and Ashby to lead Team Australia America’s Cup challenge
Nestling snugly amongst some of Sydney’s most desirable real estate on the shoreline of the exclusive Point Piper headland, the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club – invitation only, membership 500…
World’s Coolest Yachts: Pogo 44
“Cool to me means super tough, go-anywhere, probably slightly utilitarian but still fast, comfortable and fun,” says Jacobs. “The first time I saw a Pogo 44 I fell in love…
The long way home: Navigating broken shrouds and fickle trades on the road to Polynesia
The Río Valdivia was glassy when we slipped our lines, the Chilean shores still wrapped in morning mist. For a moment it felt as though our crossing might actually begin…
How I finally conquered a lifetime of seasickness to become a yacht skipper
Seasickness is surprisingly common – around one in three people are estimated to suffer from it, including long-term cruisers and even professional sailors. While numerous remedies and medications offer temporary…
Long read: A polar vortex, a $100,000 Tiffany & Co trophy, and the ‘longest grudge match in sports history’
To understand what happened in Red Bank, New Jersey, in the first 10 days of February this year, you first have to understand the cold. This wasn’t a regular winter.…
The new rugged aluminium explorer yachts redefining adventure
The modern cruising landscape is undergoing a metallic makeover as shipyards double down on aluminium new builds. No longer reserved for utilitarian workboats, the latest wave of adventure yachts combines…