Misunderstood and little used, the kicking strap or vang is often largely ignored by cruising sailors. It is an important ...

If you were asked to describe the design needs for a modern sailing cruising yacht to someone new to sailing, you might tell ...

To many, the idea of that type of freedom is a huge motivator, a life goal, an idyllic retirement plan, or buzzword for a lifestyle that they aspire to. For others, such wide open liberty implies ...

Sailing fast in light airs can be a challenge in boats of a certain displacement. Tom reminisces on some innovative solutions ...

Rod's pilot guides - Pick any tranquil anchorage in the Greek islands and the chances are that Rod has already been there | Photo credit: Adobe Stock Like all good things that happen to us, it was an ...

The Rustler 36 needs no introduction. This go-anywhere Holman & Pye globetrotter is a proven ocean crossing machine but also offers a superb proposition for safe coastal cruising. Astraea is ...

There’s something of history repeating itself as I make my way to the test sail of Grand Soleil’s radical new Blue on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy. Five hundred years earlier, the Venetians ...

In the grand tradition of Baltic boatbuilding, Saare Yachts doesn’t often update or replace one of its models. They are designed to provide a lifetime of sailing – at a price to match, unbending to ...

In a week of mixed wind conditions peaking at 28-30kts on the first day, and then ranging from 12-13kts to the low 20s for the rest of the week, the WASZP Games at Weymouth and Portland National ...

Did I ever tell you I was colour blind? Not in a serious way, although I can’t be certain because never having had a technicolour experience of the world which you probably enjoy, I can’t possibly ...

Winter sun sailing in the Caribbean has become a top choice for yacht charter enthusiasts thanks to its reliable climate, which generally offers steady trade winds, warm tropical temperatures, and ...

As October comes round, it feels like I can breathe again! When the crowds set sail, the Ionian finally returns to its usual calm self. Harbours empty and queues disappear, waiters have time to chat, ...