High-tech laminate sails may sound appealing, but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them. Understanding sail care basics…
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Arion 29 used boat review: The Polish pocket cruiser built for the canals
In October 2019, my wife Anna and I decided to sell our Victoria 26. We loved the boat and had experienced some fun times with her, but she was just…
Environmental journalism award winner! The sailors working to save Britain’s seagrass meadows
The ragged inlets and wild rocky islands of Argyll are the place that I call home. For almost a decade, I have woven between their tide-swept shores onboard my 50ft…
ARC+ yachts safely across the Atlantic
The weather systems on Leg 2 from Mindelo were varied for the fleet with the earlier boats sailing in mostly calm conditions with steady winds while some of the later…
Hauling out and heading south: Pete Goss on the unexpected call of the deep
Whilst the sun makes its way south to drown us in clouds of leaves and darkening skies, so we have had cause to shut down for the winter. Logs, seasoned…
How to replace a raw waterpump
You may need to do this either as a routine check or because the raw water flow through the engine has stopped. In the latter case the engine will be…
Your guide to navigating Caribbean island customs and immigration while sailing
There are great pilot guides written by the likes of Doyle and constantly updated online resources like Noonsite, noforeignland and Navily to help visiting yacht skippers navigate the complex Caribbean…
Priced out: Are the days of the ordinary owner-cruiser numbered? – Lu Heikel
A few years ago we were at the Istanbul boatshow giving a talk for the wonderful Gezgin Korsan. The ‘Sailing Pirates’ are a group of keen cruising sailors who took…
ARC vs ARC+: Which Atlantic Rally is Right for Your Ocean Crossing?
Crossing the Atlantic in sailing yachts has been done for decades by those of an independent mindset; they just needed a boat seaworthy enough and capable of sailing the 2,700…
The cost of an Atlantic crossing from one family who did it
We dreamt of sailing the Atlantic for years, but we finally decided to take the plunge and make it a reality with our young daughter. ‘Procurement exercises’ are a routine…