The race for the $2 million SailGP 2026 prize purse continues this weekend as the circuit heads to South America for the first time this weekend at the Enel Rio…
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Christina Koch, the ‘star-sailor’: the Artemis II mission is back from space today with a sailor onboard
Christina Koch – sailor, surfer, rock climber, electrical engineer, and the first woman astronaut ever assigned to a lunar mission – has seen the dark side of the moon. And…
Learning lessons from Shirley Robertson and Dee Caffari – Nikki Henderson
Recently I was in Cowes for a weekend with RORC’s 2026 Griffin squad. The RORC scheme offers 30 young adults under 30 years old an opportunity to race offshore on…
World’s Coolest Yachts: 12 Metre IKRA
“Ikra is probably the most formative yacht in my career. I was 18 and it was the first ‘big’ boat I ever raced on,” recalls Barrier. Launched as Kurrewa V,…
Ken Read to lead last-minute US charge for the America’s Cup
After months of uncertainty regarding a US presence on the start line, the newly formed American Racing Challenger Team USA has been confirmed as an official challenger for the 38th…
How the Famous Project set a new benchmark for all-female circumnavigation
The mast on the trimaran The Famous Project CIC towers as high as a 10-story building. At 110ft, or 33.5m, it is a carbon skyscraper that carries the power of…
Science under sail: How Project Zero is helping build the future of emission-free yachting
When the idea of a big sailing yacht with no combustion on board was pitched to designer Marnix Hoekstra at Vripack, he was instantly enthusiastic. A mould-breaking electric boat of…
Two surfers take a journey from the outback to the ocean
One day we were standing in swirling red dust under the brutal Australian outback sun, steel-capped boots caked in sweat and iron ore. The noise of haul trucks filled the…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units 2026: 16 top options for boating
Locating a crew member who has fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a huge and frankly scary challenge for those on board. If you…
Beating the thorny path: A modern pilgrimage to Luperon
I decided to sail to Luperon over gassy Cuban draft at the quayside bar at Marina Darsena, in March of 2023. My friend and I were stuck in the rundown…
April 2026
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Dyneema vs. Wire: How to pick the right standing rigging for your yacht
A thousand miles from anywhere in the Atlantic, with the trades blowing hard and the boat surfing down lumpy seas, the last thing you want to find on a morning…
How to win at double handed sailing: Expert tips
The team dynamic in double-handed sailing is very different compared with fully crewed boats, says Pam Lee. “In your classic IRC team you really need to have a clear hierarchy,”…
Balancing the visceral joy of sailing with its mental toll – Nikki Henderson
Do you find a sense of belonging at sea? A deep intuition that it’s the right place for you? Dare I say it, but sometimes being offshore can oddly feel…
Spring 2026 boat maintenance guide
Spring is in the wind and the start of the sailing season draws near. Give your boat the care it deserves, enhance its value and improve performance with some timely…
Officially the best performance yachts of 2026
The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year. As such…
INEOS challenges Ainslie over £180m America’s Cup boat
Former British America’s Cup team title sponsor Sir Jim Ratcliffe of petrochemicals giant INEOS is taking legal action against team boss Sir Ben Ainslie over the ownership of the AC75…
The Best Specialist Yachts 2026: Impressive daysailers and sportsboats
What do you do when you have yachts that are as diverse as innovative daysailers, a lake sportsboat, a recyclable one-design and an elite high-end carbon weapon? Well at the…
World’s coolest yachts: VO70 Mar Mostro / Puma – ‘She was so powerful that helming this boat I felt nothing wrong could happen’
The VO70 Mar Mostro / Puma was designed by Juan K and originally took part in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, before being widely campaigned in other offshore races as…
Best family yacht 2026: Adventures with the whole family
There are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best luxury yachts to performance yachts. But some of the most hotly-anticipated options come when it is time to…