Guy DeBoer phones in from the doldrums in the middle of the Atlantic, where La Niña is ‘causing hell’ with the Bermuda and Azores high pressure systems. He set off…
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4 new high-volume cruisers pushing interior limits
Production yacht design has entered a new era where volume is no longer a dirty word for traditional sailors. Modern naval architecture, defined by full-length chines, flared topsides forward, and…
Sailing Meerlust: The Unexpected Early Retirement That Turned into a Honeymoon
Both Alex and Peggy laugh when sharing their dilemma. ‘We haven’t quite made the decision yet,’ they declare, despite a strong suggestion that T-shirts and shorts will sway the call.…
The abandoned boat problem: Investigating a nationwide issue
What to do with the many abandoned boats left to rot or disintegrate in creeks, rivers and estuaries up and down the country? Most are leisure craft built in the…
Sadler 32 used boat review: A lot like a Contessa… but different
Nonchalant. That’s the word my kids use to describe someone who’s effortlessly cool and stays above the fray. It’s also the word that sprang to mind as I watched Rob…
Essential tips to survive a sudden emergency: How to free a boat’s propeller from rope or fishing gear
Whether snagged suddenly in the middle of a channel, or a drifting target for shipping, or close to a lee shore, it’s a stressful situation and one that requires a…
The terrifying and beautiful reality of yachting through the Middle East
When we departed New Zealand in May 2023, our ultimate aim was completing a circumnavigation. We have owned our 42ft yacht, Innocenti, for over 20 years, and have cruised extensively…
Sailing the Shipping Forecast: ‘A distant swell reminded us how lucky we were to have it so good’
Portland The sea area of Portland wraps around the Isle of Portland from just east of the entrance into Poole Harbour, westward across Lyme Bay to Berry Head at Brixham,…
Does your boat represent freedom or a is it a floating prison? Libby Purves
While listening to a programme on BBC Radio 4, I heard a historian quoting a medieval mystery play. These 14th- century spectacles always had a bit of low comedy alongside…
How to deal with heat and cold at sea
Extremes of temperature whilst sailing affect not only our comfort but may have a significant effect on health and wellbeing. The scourge of hypothermia or, on the opposite end of…