Have you ever wondered what it would be like to push yourself and your boat a bit harder than you normally would? What does it feel like to sail offshore,…
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How to follow the Round the Island Race: A spectator’s guide
The Round the Island Race is one of the most popular sailing races in the world, regularly seeing thousands of boats taking part. Not only that, but it is one…
How to get out of a tight yacht berth without damage
Sarah and Mark have enjoyed a holiday in Guernsey but the wind and tide are both now favourable for them to return to England. They are on board their 11m…
‘We tied up our wet boat, with wet ropes, to the wet quay’ – Libby Purves
Shuddering our way through the latest cold front, accompanied by dank spring drizzle, it seems fitting to talk of the glory of dryness. A lot of our sailing, down the…
A beginner’s guide to the Round the Island Race course
The Round the Island Race is something of a unique event in the sporting calendar and is one of the largest mass-participation events in the UK. There are few sports…
Holidaying in Europe on a yacht: What you need to know
Things have changed considerably over the last few years when it comes to freedom of movement to sail and travel within the European Union, and many of the freedoms British…
‘When I made the change to lithium batteries on my yacht I saved space and money’
We bought our boat, Cassini, a Beneteau Oceanis 50, in 2022 intending to live aboard for long periods from the summer of 2023. After a winter overhaul and a few…
Modern (and more sustainable) alternatives to teak decking
The material, colour, and condition of a yacht’s deck can dramatically transform its overall look and feel. Over the years, marine decking materials have evolved, moving from natural, traditional hardwoods…
How to get the best from your sailing boat: Learning how to ‘change gears’
Many of you, like me, probably started their sailing adventures in small dinghies. The purity of just you, the wind and some canvas. It’s where we honed our skills of…
Ella casts off to sail solo 10,000 miles around the Arctic
Ella, a 28-year-old Yachtmaster instructor, is sailing her 1978 38ft Bruce Roberts offshore steel ketch, Yeva, to highlight the dramatic melting of the Arctic ice and to campaign for change.…