A record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race today, Saturday 26 July, with 444 boats and over 3,500 competitors setting off on the 695-mile epic…
2025 Fastnet forecast for ‘350-mile windward-leeward’ race: Conrad Humpheys walks the course
In sharp contrast to the dramatic conditions which saw the 2023 and 2021 fleets decimated by retirements and damage, the 3,000-plus crews sailing 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race look set to…
Rolex Fastnet Race set to be biggest offshore race ever – here’s who to watch for in the incredible fleet
The Rolex Fastnet Race looks set to celebrate its 100th birthday (24 years sponsored by Rolex) with a record fleet, making this year’s running the biggest offshore race ever. The…
The ‘other’ Cup: Admiral’s Cup builds to high tension finish at the Rolex Fastnet Race
“I think it’s really good when we see the team’s owners get together, put on the same t-shirt, fly the flag and come; and I think the sport’s really missed…
Why you should always aim to share all roles onboard… both above and below decks
Yet another wave slammed into our topsides. The carbon drum hull of the yacht we were racing echoed with a thunderous hum as we accelerated, surfing a wave. We were…
5 expert tips to help you better understand sailing heel angles
Keelboat sailors obsess about maintaining the optimum angle of heel. According to Chris ‘Twiggy’ Grube, it’s a good obsession to have, and keeping consistently to that ideal heel is a…
Sailors share their favourite European secret cruising spots
A European sailing holiday is where many of us first developed a love of discovering unfamiliar anchorages. There’s something about nosing your way into a new bay on a balmy…
Sail GP Portsmouth set for full-on Solent ‘obstacle course’
The hotly anticipated British leg of the SailGP circuit, the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, takes place this weekend from 19-20 July. Twelve F50s will be racing…
‘This America’s Cup dispute could lead down a difficult alley’ – Matt Sheahan
Unsightly and unnecessary public spat that has little to do with sailing… or another example of the extraordinary lengths some teams will go to win the America’s Cup? Whatever your…
Admiral’s Cup bounces back – is this the pinnacle of ‘big boat’ racing once again?
The Admiral’s Cup returns, for the first time in 22 years, with a bumper fleet of 15 international teams racing in the Solent from 19-26 July, before the event concludes…
When should you upgrade your yacht and when should you sell it
A well-found GRP hull can, as environmentalists are right to highlight, have a long life. But taking the decision to refit a yacht that’s decades old can involve complex work.…
How to follow the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race 2025
The Fastnet Race in 2025 will be the a special 100th anniversary of the event and is set to be the largest offshore yacht race in the world, with over…
6 boundary-pushing and innovative superyachts revealed in 2025
The world of superyachts is continually pushing boundaries, blending unparalleled luxury with cutting-edge design and impressive performance. As we look ahead, a new fleet of ambitious projects and unveiled designs…
7 next-generation fast monohulls coming to you this year
While the allure of multihulls has grown in recent decades, the there are still plenty of sailors looking for the sailing benefits offered by monohulls. Currently we are seeing an…
‘Deafening roars of thunder coincided simultaneously with mammoth bolts of lightning hitting the sea all around us’
I’ve always found local winds fascinating. One year in France, while racing a Q Class in a classics regatta, a whole fleet of spinnakers blew up ahead of me as…
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Prime Day Deal: Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station The Bluetti AC200L is one of the most capable portable power stations available this year, and for Prime Day, it’s down to…
Metis 45 first look: Italian foiler for simplifying offshore foiling races
This Italian-designed and built foiling offshore racer is intended to fill the big gulf between Class 40s and IMOCA 60s. Full details have not yet been released, but we’re told…
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Many sailors aren’t too fussed with what’s happening below the surface of the water– they’re too busy flying over it. Still, it’s always a good idea to keep diving and…