We hit the cold front square on. From light and variable in the centre of the low, bottoming out at 973mb, the wind took but an hour to ramp up…
The slow, slow road to becoming flat-out fastest – Matt Sheahan
When Francis Joyon and his crew aboard IDEC Sport set a ground-breaking record for a non-stop lap of the planet in 2017 it was clear their trip had been an…
Hanse Yachts – Superior build quality, sporty performance and class-leading ease of handling
Over the last 35 years, Hanse has forged a very clear position in the cruising yacht market, which no other builder has the capability to achieve in such an inspiring…
Russian submarines and GPS jamming: The new reality for Baltic cruisers
“Look, Gerd… what is that? Is it a boat? Is it moving?” Anke Schekahn was on watch with her husband, sailing their Malö 40 Emaloca from Władysławowo in northern Poland,…
Expert navigator tips: How to master weather models for a winning edge
When he’s working up a weather and routing plan for an offshore race, Will Harris likes to build up the information in layers. The work can start weeks in advance…
The best new sailing gear innovations for 2026
The marine industry continues to prove that even the most standard piece of equipment is ripe for a revolution. And during the tail end of the 2025 season many innovated…
South Pacific Sailing: ‘Niue is a tiny country almost no one has ever heard of’
It feels like a big deal to finally leave New Zealand’s shores, after all the hard work we’ve put into getting ready for this moment. Two years, including nine months…
How do you winterise a sailor?! – Nikki Henderson
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. They feel as loaded with guilt as they do optimism. And by the time February rolls around it’s easy to hit a…
Aussies win Auckland SailGP as injuries overshadow racing
Tom Slingsby and his Australian team claimed victory at the ITM New Zealand SailGP this weekend, though the event was defined more by a violent opening-day collision than the final…
Catastrophic crash at SailGP Auckland leaves two sailors injured
Two sailors were reported as stable after being treated for injuries sustained during a serious crash between the Black Foils SailGP Team, helmed by Peter Burling, and DS Automobiles SailGP…
How to navigate unfamiliar waters: a pilot book writer shares key skills
When a Volvo Ocean Race yacht famously hit a charted reef at full speed, it wasn’t because the data was wrong. It was because too much trust was placed in…
Moody Deck Saloon Yachts: Ultimate Bluewater Luxury
With more and more sailors experiencing the space and comfort of catamarans on holiday, Moody DS owners know that you don’t need to switch to two hulls in order to…
World’s coolest boats: The Superfoiler
“The Superfoiler was one of the coolest boats of all time,” says Luke Parkinson, who’s sailed everything from F50s to offshore 100-footers. “It was a boat like no other. It…
Is now a good time to buy (or sell) a used boat?
When activity levels drop, assumptions tend to fill the space. A softer economy should mean softer prices; fewer listings but perhaps more negotiating room. But for yachts in the 40-60ft…
The smartest boat ever built? 500 sensors, custom autopilots, and the future of foiling
Lorient is the Hollywood of ocean racing. Like the movie factory of Los Angeles, the Brittany port is a seemingly single-purpose town that draws dreamers. And just as Hollywood is…
The commercial ship which uses 80% less fuel and proves the AeroRig’s worth
There was little doubt that the Ian Howlett-designed 70-footer Fly, built by the Elephant Boatyard on the River Hamble, was an innovative and impressive bluewater cruiser when launched in 1991.…
The best of boot 2026: 5 new yachts redefining performance
As the doors swung open at boot Düsseldorf 2026, the sailing halls were buzzing with a clear message: performance is back at the forefront of yacht design. This year’s premieres…
Do we need to rethink our relationship with electric winches – Nikki Henderson
It’s rare that emails landed in my inbox with a subject like ‘MAIB reports on fatal sailing accident’. But a recent Monday was one of them. In August this year…
The ‘Batman sail’: Is OneSails’ new multi tradewind the ultimate all-in-one?
What would be your ideal tradewind sail setup? Keep things simple with a poled-out genoa, go more specialist with a Parasailor, or fly a combination of options? We have just…
The Transat Café L’Or Debrief: IMOCAs, capsizes, and a surprise second place
Shortly after 10.30 in the evening on Saturday, 25 October, French team mates Erwan Le Draoulec and Tanguy Le Turquais found themselves upside down in a capsized trimaran in 30-knot…