The first three VO65s have arrived in Cape Town at the end of Leg 1, Matthew Sheahan talks to their skippers
VOR Leg 1 Needle Match Finish
Abu Dhabi and Dongfeng have been locked in a match race across the South Atlantic. Matthew Sheahan reports from Cape Town on one of the closest finishes in the history…
Route du Rhum – let the battle commence
A record entry and record wow-factor for the gladiatorial solo sprint across the ocean: the Route du Rhum 2014
Alone on the World’s Biggest Trimaran
How will Yann Guichard handle a 131ft trimaran alone across the Atlantic? Matthew Sheahan went to find out
Ben Ainslie Racing – An Impressive Perspective
Why the announcement of the 1851 Trust was more than just another America’s Cup press conference
Broadblue Rapier 550 Video
“It’s sailing Jim, but not as we know it.” Yachting World's video of an intriguing and innovative new British built Rapier cat. Prepare for the unexpected.
Launched: the fastest monohull ever?
A 100-footer built for no other purpose than record breaking has been launched in the US. Wow!
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 1: the Pelagic Philosophy
Yachting World goes round Cape Horn. Watch how we made our 12-part series about storm sailing techniques with expedition guru Skip Novak
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 2: expedition yacht design
Skip shows us around his two Pelagic expedition yachts in our latest video
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 3: storm sails
Skip Novak has firm views about the easiest and safest way to reduce sail and carry on in a gale. Elaine Bunting explains
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 4: Heaving to
Heaving to is an ideal technique for riding out a storm, but there’s an art to it in heavy seas. Skip Novak explains how to go about it
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 5: reefing
Skip demonstrates what he regards as the only foolproof reefing method for a true offshore cruiser
Bart’s Bash – A Snapshot
My snapshot of an outstanding day afloat and ashore at Queen Mary SC and glimpse of the action in Weymouth
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 6: preparing the deck for heavy weather
Why meticulous checks, sensible stowage and forward planning are key for a trouble free passage in stormy conditions
Top Tips for PSP Southampton Boat Show
Matthew Sheahan’s tips on what to see at this year’s Southampton Boat Show
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 7: sail design
Skip Novak argues that a well-chosen, conservative sail wardrobe is the seamanlike choice for world cruising. Here he explains what he means
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 8: drogues and sea anchors
Expedition guru Skip Novak addresses the effectiveness of warps and drogues when it comes to breaking seas in a storm
Coastguard opens new rescue centre
Portland and Solent Coastguard stations close as new centre opens
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 9: Sounding an uncharted bay ready for anchoring
Gaining shelter on a hostile coastline can be safer than toughing it out offshore. Skip Novak looks at how to con into an unfamiliar bay
Skip Novak’s Storm Sailing Techniques Part 10: Anchoring in heavy weather
Skip Novak explains his philosophy on anchoring, based on having to hold fast in some very extreme high latitudes conditions