Ropes, sails, and safety... Ben Lowings put the best sailing knives to the test to see which ones you can really rely on when ...

Misunderstood and little used, the kicking strap or vang is often largely ignored by cruising sailors. It is an important ...

If you were asked to describe the design needs for a modern sailing cruising yacht to someone new to sailing, you might tell ...

To many, the idea of that type of freedom is a huge motivator, a life goal, an idyllic retirement plan, or buzzword for a lifestyle that they aspire to. For others, such wide open liberty implies ...

Sailing fast in light airs can be a challenge in boats of a certain displacement. Tom reminisces on some innovative solutions ...

The students of the state school Greig City Academy in Haringey have been taking the racing circuits by storm this year, with some thrilling leaderboard positions across the dinghy and keelboat ...

Nautor Swan is arguably the most iconic and evocative name in the sailing world and the launch of a new boat is always big news. The new 51 comes from the drawing board of long time design partner ...

AQUAVIT, Sail no: BEL450, Design: First 45, Class: IRC 2B, Skippers: Franklin Wagemans The leading boats of the Fastnet Race’s 51st edition have begun arriving over the Cherbourg finish line in a ...

The Hanse 345 covers a lot of bases. She is large enough for extensive cruising and has a lovely, modern, well-appointed warm interior with mahogany joinery and maple floorboards with cream upholstery ...

Nautitech catamarans changed the game some 20 years ago when it launched a new range of sporty catamarans that came with a more accessible price point than those boasting foils. Fast forward to 2025 ...

East coast-based Broker – Clarke & Carter – says the Dufour 360 is renowned for its stylish and effective design, offering excellent sailing performance while maintaining spacious and comfortable ...

Approaching Strathaird Bay on the Isle of Skye, one of many deserted anchorages within the Western Isles. Credit: Barry Pickthall/PPL The continuing story of Barry Pickthall’s sometimes dramatic two ...