The hurricane zone extends from Cape Hatteras or the Florida/Georgia border to Grenada, so cruisers who intend to spend the following season in this cruising ground have to make a…
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Aegina: The clean, green water purification machine
Access to clean drinking water can be a big issue onboard, particularly for those venturing off the beaten track or heading off bluewater sailing. Now a new, easy-to-fit, purification system…
Marc van Peteghem interview: Up close and personal with the king of cats
With Lagoon catamarans at one end of the spectrum and world-girdling Ultime class trimarans at the other, there’s not much in the multihull world that design studio VPLP has not…
ArmorKite 650: Kite-surfing yacht pushes the boundaries of sailing
It’s a grey and wet February day on the pontoons at Port la Forêt, the Mecca of French single-handed ocean racing. Olivier de Kersauson, a man never stuck for finding…
How the crew of SV Delos created the ultimate self-sustainable yacht
When Brian Trautman bought a 53ft Amel Super Maramu in 2008 he had little intention of living aboard for ten years. But after putting 70,000 miles under the keel, visiting…
June 2020
From Vancouver to the South Sandwich Islands via the Caribbean, our June issue is all about the great escapes that sailing can offer. News The boom in virtual yacht racing…
Cynara: Classic sailing superyacht undergoing thorough restoration in Japan
Cynara is a 96ft (29m) gaff-rigged ketch, designed by Charles E Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1927 – the same yard and year as the famous three-masted…
Teak alternatives: 4 options for decking that doesn’t cost the earth
Everyone loves an immaculate teak deck. They look great at boat shows and at chic Mediterranean quays, as well as providing excellent non-slip properties in the most demanding of conditions.…
Mini Globe Race: 19ft boats to take on Don MacIntyre’s new round-the-world challenge
The Mini Globe Race is a multi-stage solo around the world race scheduled for 2024. The fleet is planned to leave Europe via the Canary Islands on a transatlantic leg…
Why sargassum weed is posing increasing problems for Transatlantic sailors
Sargassum’s yellowish-brown straggles in the water have traditionally been considered a sign that boats are nearing the tropics, but record blooms of the weed in recent years have created a…
Hidden talents: Inside the traditional boatbuilding yards of British Columbia
At first glance, Gabriola Island does not seem to be much a haven for sailors. Sails appear on the water for just a few months of the year, as the…
Ken Read interview: The rise and rise of an all-American sailing hero
There are many successful sailors and many more successful businessmen, but it’s rare to find someone who has achieved great things in both spheres. Ken Read is one of them.…
5 expert racing tips: How to run the pit like a Volvo Ocean Race sailor
While running the pit is all about establishing repeatable systems and processes that run like clockwork, Justin Slattery prides himself on being open to all possibilities. “The more organised I…
4 eco-friendly improvements to upgrade your yacht
1. Ditch the teak Teak is no longer universally popular. The price has gone up dramatically, supply is dwindling, and the ethics of the supply chain are difficult to trace.…
Royal Huisman reveals 116ft ‘floating resort’ catamaran superyacht concept
“This is not a change in direction; it is an expansion of possibilities,” says Jan Timmerman, CEO of the 136-year-old Dutch yard. “There are very few multihulls in the superyacht…
Sonar and sounders: 4 new models that are good for more than just fishing
Sonar and forward-looking depth sounders are often seen as the preserve of those whose primary interest is fishing. However, a huge amount of effort has been invested in these products…
BLT: The inside story of the Quarter Ton Cup winner’s 10,000-hour refit
Owner Sam Laidlaw has enjoyed considerable success in the very competitive Quarter Tonner class. He gathered an impressive collection of trophies in the eight years he raced his Aguila, including…
How to prepare your yacht for anything: Preempting chafe, rig and crew problems
This is Part 2 of Vicky Ellis’ guide to preparing your yacht for any eventuality. You can read Part 1 here. In this series we examine some of the more…
May 2020
In this month’s issue, we look at several options for planning your next big adventure, plus our multihull special examines some ideal choices for a life afloat News A whole…
Road to the America’s Cup podcast: How crews avoid data overload
One of the most significant developments that foiling has brought to the America’s Cup is speed. The new AC75 is quicker than the old IACC monohulls by a factor of…