Numb fingers can detract from your cold water swimming enjoyment. Step in neoprene swimming gloves. Designed to keep your hands (and sometimes wrists) warmer in cold water, they can be…
“We’re in a holding pattern” – why uncertainty in the America’s Cup is hurting women’s sailing
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona last autumn was a game changer: there had never before been a dedicated women’s competition, or even a dedicated female athlete role, in…
INEOS Britannia pulls out of America’s Cup – but what next for the Cup – and British hopes?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Britannia will not compete in the next America’s Cup. The release issued last night stated: “INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge…
9 of the best year-round women’s swimming wetsuits
From a bit of extra warmth to help with your technique, swimming wetsuits have a few different functions. Choosing one that’s the right thickness and has the features you need…
How this boatbuilder and Youtuber restored the 1910 £1 wreck ‘Tally Ho’
On a Saturday morning in mid-August, there is a light breeze blowing in the Solent. A fleet of yachts is slowly working against the tide, waiting for their start gun.…
Southern Wind 100X first look: Performance and comfort combined
Boiling down the experience of building almost 40 yachts around 100ft, Southern Wind has revealed a project to build the ultimate in the genre. Due for delivery late this year,…
Wauquiez 55 first look: A new stunner in the long distance cruiser market
The Wauquiez 55 is a serious, long distance cruiser breaks new ground in a number of respects. The exaggerated reverse sheer may be unconventional, but it’s an inherently stiff shape…
Mishi 88 & Mishi 102 first look: Carbon-fibre yachts for comfortable cruising
Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of Mishi Yachts. The Turkish brand only emerged recently as a project of the Yonca shipyard, which has decades of experience in advanced composite…
X-Yachts XR 41 first look: A return to racing yachts
Fourteen of X-Yachts’ first all-new racer for more than a decade, the XR 41, have been sold off-plan, all but one to established and successful teams. Five boats are entered…
Coolest Yachts: The Nordic Folkboat
“The humble Nordic Folkboat is, in my opinion, the ‘world’s coolest yacht’, because it is so simple, so beautiful, and so versatile,” says Goolden. “It can be taken for a…
Online sailing communities and apps: Speaking to Sailing La Vagabonde stars
Fleeting acquaintance has always been part of sailing, particularly for bluewater cruisers. A friendship struck up over a rum cocktail or a kids’ playdate in one anchorage might be rekindled…
What Are the Best Floating Docks? How to choose for stability, safety and style
Technology in floating docks has moved on greatly from traditional wooden rafts, with the best floating docks on the market today offering stable, safe and stylish berthing, preventing damage to…
Best family yacht: The best yachts for sailing with the family
There are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best luxury yachts to performance yachts. But some of the most hotly-anticipated options come when it is time to…
Best performance yacht 2025: Our pick of the top options
The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year. As such…
Cruising around Japan: ‘Small fishing ports on far flung islands became potential cruising destinations’
Far ahead on the horizon we saw the sweep of a lighthouse and the pin pricks of street lamps along the coast. We did some quick maths – the number…
Best catamaran and multihull: The very best yachts on two and three hulls
There are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best luxury yachts and performance yachts to the best yachts for families and evet a best specialist yacht category. But with multihulls rapidly increasing in…
SP80 breaks the 50-knot barrier, stepping closer to the World Speed Record
The kite-powered SP80 has achieved a new top speed of 51 knots in Leucate, France, taking them one step closer to their stated aim of beating the world speed record…
‘Does anything ever go completely to plan at sea?’ – Nikki Henderson
Back in December I reminded myself what ‘too close for comfort’ feels like. After 18 days at sea, my crew and I finished an Atlantic crossing and parked up in…
5 expert tips: A professional’s guide to weather routing
Whether you’re preparing for a race or even just a leg of a longer race, there’s always a process for planning your routing, says Si Fi. “I’ll start looking at…
Best Luxury Yacht 2025: The Ultimate Luxury Cruisers
The definition of the best luxury yacht will differ according to personal opinion and from boat to boat. This year’s nominees in the luxury yacht category of the European Yacht…