When it was confirmed last week that the 38th America’s Cup would be held in Naples, Italy, the announcement was widely welcomed. The Italians’ enduring passion for the Cup –…
Great seamanship: unstepping a solid wood mast solo
The late Steve Pickard was the very essence of a cruising sailor. Never a high-aspiration man, he did not round Cape Horn or sail the Northwest Passage. Instead, he operated…
PLB vs AIS Beacon – What’s the difference and which one will save you?
PLB vs AIS Beacon – Which One’s Going to Save You What’s the best beacon or PLB for me? Let me explain how they work and suggest, perhaps you might…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
The best personal locator beacons on the market – hands on testing Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a…
Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I’m trying every bird scarer this year!
Bird mess covering you’re decks is an issue for every boat owner even if you leave your boat for a short amount of time. Leave your boat unattended for a…
Non-foiling IMOCA: Can the latest non-foilers compete at the front of the fleet
Despite their lack of foils, Eric Bellion’s and Jean Le Cam’s Raison-designed Non-foiling IMOCA sisterships (Stand as One Altavia and Tout Commence en Finistère – Armor lux respectively) were actually…
Achieving Your Dream Sailing Lifestyle
One way to achieve this dream sailing lifestyle is to become a charter yacht owner. If you have experienced a sailing charter holiday, you already understand the exhilarating feeling of…
Italy to host next America’s Cup in 2027
The 38th America’s Cup is heading to Italy: this morning, Thursday 15 May 2025 defenders Team New Zealand announced today that Naples will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup…
What happened to the Bayesian? First official report reveals events on night of fatal sinking
The UK-based Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report, released today, is the first official report into the sinking of the Bayesian which resulted in seven deaths off Sicily, including that…
Nathan Outteridge: Emirates New Team Zealand’s skipper
Nathan Outteridge has become a name synonymous with excellence in competitive sailing and he is now gearing up for one of the biggest challenges of his storied career: leading the…
Nathan Outteridge named as New Zealand’s America’s Cup skipper
The current holder of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have named Nathan Outteridge as the skipper of their team and the man who will head up their Defence…
‘I knew I needed to do something, take some action, to honour his memory… I knew I had to go to Cambodia.’
Rob Hamill wasn’t supposed to be in the water that day. Although he was tempted by the gentle cyan waves in the remote Thai anchorage, doctors had treated an infected…
‘Has ‘social media influencer’ sailing gone too far?’ – Nikki Henderson
Our defences have run out: social media has well and truly infiltrated our precious, antiquated sailing world. It’s terrifying to think that our secret passage to escapism and isolation at…
TESTED! The best waterproof head torches for sailing and boating – 2025
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
Steiner Navigator Pro marine binoculars VS Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass Binoculars
Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 vs. Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass : Waterproof Binoculars Compared When selecting the best marine binoculars, two prominent models stand out: the Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50…
Routing for any sailor on any device – meet Orca
Identifying the most efficient route for a passage under sail and estimating ETAs are far from trivial tasks and can therefore absorb huge amounts of time, both in preparation and…
Where will the next America’s Cup be held? Not Auckland
Kiwis are hacked off. Even enthusiasts of the America’s Cup have strong opinions on whether the country should be spending large sums of money on hosting a sport for some…
The best new yachts at the 2025 International Multihull Show
The International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte has become a must-visit event for anyone interested in the latest cruising catamarans and trimarans. It’s the place where some of the…
Leopard 46 Hybrid first look: Combining the benefits of diesel and electric
Here is another key replacement model after South African yard Robertson and Caine built over 400 of the Leopard 45. La Grande Motte will be an ideal opportunity to see…
MODX first look: Dual inflated wingsails lift the catamaran market to new heights
This truly fascinating new project has been in development for several years and is finally due to be unveiled in La Grande Motte this April. The 70ft MODX is designed…