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World’s coolest yachts: Rambler 88
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Paul Tetlow nominates Rambler 88Rambler 88 was designed as a giant slayer. After the loss of...
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Some of the world’s biggest, coolest catamarans go racing
As multihulls get bigger and faster, it’s no surprise owners want to test them on the racecourse, as Andi Robertson reportsThe Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in...
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Ever dreamed of setting off on a solo sailing voyage?
Setting off on a solo sailing voyage without crew doesn’t mean the end of your cruising dreams – quite the opposite, as James Frederick reportsI awoke to the violent motion that comes with an angry...
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5 expert tips: How to hold a lane upwind
Being able to sit in a ‘thin’ lane upwind and make gains on boats around you is a skill worth working on. TP52 helmsman and Olympic gold medallist Šime Fantela explains how to Andy Rice.When you’re...
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James Wharram: life and legacy of the iconic designer
Julien Girardot meets Hanneke Boon in Cornwall to discover the legend and legacy of pioneering catamaran designer James WharramFalmouth, Cornwall, 1955: a legend is born along Customs House Quay. A...
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How to win the RORC Caribbean 600: Expert’s guide
World and European Championship-winning professional navigator Tom Cheney talks through the challenges of the RORC Caribbean 600 courseInaugurated in 2009, the RORC Caribbean 600 is a relatively recent...
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5 expert tips: Shorthanded mainsail reefing
Reefing offshore while racing short-handed is a skill worth honing, as Deb Fish explains to Andy RiceCora,FRA 35829The double-handed team of Deb Fish and Rob Craigie have got mainsail reefing down to a...
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Two new IMOCA skippers who will be fighting at the front of the next Vendée...
The new solo Retour à La Base race set IMOCA skippers a tough challenge: but two new names rose to the top. Andi Robertson reportsOne year before the 2024 Vendée Globe, two back to back transatlantic...
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Ever dreamed of packing it all in a living on a yacht remotely?
Cruising off the beaten track is a bluewater dream, but how can you prepare for every situation? Catherine Lawson shares remote cruising wisdomIf you sail far enough from home, you’ll eventually reach...
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Your expert guide to routing for multihulls
Chris Tibbs is a meteorologist and weather router who has sailed over 300,000 miles here, he offers his advice on routing for multihullsOver recent years there has been a big increase in the number of...
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Is your anti-foul choice contributing to Global warming?
With a modern water-based and VOC-free epoxy Coppercoat gives off no dangerous solvents or unpleasant smellsVisit a marina now and you’ll be greeted by the unpleasant smell of solvents. Known as VOCs...
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How do you solve problems at sea? Learning from the best is a good way to start
In his new book, Knowledge 2.0, former professional sailor, navigator and, rules advisor for the British America’s Cup challenge, Mark Chisnell offers a ‘user’s guide to knowledge’.Knowledge 2.0...
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Air Yacht 80 a dream package
Designed for the truly discerning sailor, the Air Yacht 80 – a 24m carbon fibre catamaran – marries the science of performance with the art of luxury.What if you could have it all? The speed of an...
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5 top tips: Sailing upwind in survival conditions
Sailing upwind in the middle of the world’s oceans gave Chris Brooks plenty of experience handling big weather conditions. He shares his knowledge here with Andy Rice.Make headsail changes early to...
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World’s coolest yachts: Amaryllis
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Antoine Koch nominates AmaryllisAmaryllis, and her replica Amaryllis II, are among the...
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Cold water cruising: sailing in perfect tranquility in the San Juan Islands
Braving freezing temperatures, Tor Johnson enjoys a rare opportunity to explore the Pacific Northwest’s San Juan Islands in total tranquillityThe weather looked truly terrible for a sail through the...
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Hunters to racers: the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing
Round the world racer Conrad Humphreys discovers the fascinating world of Azorean whaleboat racing, where the top crews are truly athletic and the boats have a legacy like no otherPhoto: Ralph...
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How to sail around the world: Launching an epic adventure
Ten years after his first cruising circumnavigation, Dan Bower is going again. He shares advice on essential preparation to sail around the world.Good old fashioned seamanship and visual navigation...
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Simena Ares 62 first look: the surprising superyacht
Design Unlimited has styled the interior into a ‘timeless sanctuary’ based on natural tones and materials that demand to be touchedPhoto: Yachting WorldTürkiye’s Ares Shipyard recently revealed it is...
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Cruising Australia’s east coast: ‘A delicious mix of modern convenience and...
Unexpected challenges pushed Saskia Stainer-Hutchins and husband to their limit while bluewater cruising in the capricious waters of the Australian east coastWhitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands – one...
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