From Lefkada, on the west coast of Greece, it’s 150 miles to Aegina, on the other side of the Peloponnese, via the Corinth Canal. You pass through the Gulf of…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure – Win Over £1000 of Sailing Kit
Zhik, the pioneering sailing brand, is proud to sponsor the Yachting Monthly Spirit of Adventure Award.
The Award celebrates the most inspiring cruising adventures undertaken in and around British and European waters.
Whether crossing the English Channel, cruising the Scottish Isles or tackling micro-adventures further afield, we’ll publish the stories we feel encapsulate a true Spirit of Adventure.
Share your tale in words and images and we will pick the best one each month. Then, an expert panel from Zhik and Yachting Monthly will pick the best article of the year at the Southampton Boat Show in September 2025.
The winning author will receive a suite of sailing kit worth over £1,000, including the all new OFS700™ Jacket, Salopette and Seaboot 700 packed in a 45- litre waterproof duffel bag, on stage at the boat show.
The OFS700™ range redefines the offshore sailing standard, bringing elite-level three-layer performance fabric to all-purpose wet weather gear. Built with trickledown technology from our world-class Ocean Gear, it offers uncompromising waterproof protection, breathability, and durability for any adventure.
The Seaboot 700 is an amazingly lightweight and flexible boot offering the comfort and agility of a trainer with complete protection from the elements and unparalleled grip from the Michelin rubber soles.
To enter the Zhik Spirit of Adventure Award send your stories to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com.
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Water drenched the foredeck followed by the characteristic sound of water rushing into the boat’
Bang!’ Luci’s bow collided with a steep wave, filling the air with a deafening reverberation. Water drenched the foredeck, followed by the characteristic sound of water rushing into the boat.…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We flew down the inner section of the fjord on a broad reach towards the Holnis narrows’
The Danish islands between Jutland, the continental part of Denmark, and Sweden had long been on my wish-list as a charter destination, but with 1,400 islands in total, just 409…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Dramatic scenery, sheltered anchorages and fine beaches make cruising spectacular in the Balearics’
Chartering a yacht out of Mahon back in 2014 was my first experience of the Balearics. With just a week onboard, we worked our way anticlockwise around Menorca and, in…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We edged into Kyle Rhea as seals gazed away curiously’
Sea spray rose over the pushpit and the bow plunged into the restless black sea topped by frothing white streaks. The gusts came thick and fast while the wind moaned…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘It’s a little bit of heaven – two miles of sand backed by dunes held together by ancient and gnarled juniper trees’
Good luck going round the Peloponnese,’ smiled the seasoned sailor as I told him our plans. He stood at the dock on the Greek Island of Lefkada, looking critically at…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Wonderful opportunities for whale watching as these gracious creatures head north’
Sailing a yacht down to Antarctica can be an incredible adventure. Get it right and it will earn its ‘voyage of a lifetime’ reputation. Taking a small yacht into the…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Steep cliffs rose into immense mountains [and] ice fields shone high above’
Sullen clouds pressed down upon a pewter sea. To port, the mountains vanished into swirling mist; to starboard, Bird Island jutted from the restless ocean. I stood in the cockpit…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We sailed our yacht through France to volunteer at the Olympics’
Autumn 2021 and we’d only just recently bought Heureuse – a sound and comfortable Moody 346, in need of a little love and a few mod cons. She was safely…
Sailing the Faroes: ‘It’s a challenging but very rewarding cruising area, with endless hills and fantastic views’
Our way of life on board is best described as “Vi tar det lugnt,” Swedish for “we take it easy.” We travel without a specific plan or target; the voyage…