The little pram dinghy that gave so many of us a lifelong love of sailing…
Elaine Bunting’s blog
Solo circumnavigators’ club
How many people have ever sailed solo round the world? Meet the likely 200th and…
Solo challenge to Ireland
The Jester Challenge, a quirky solo event for small boat sailors, is to have a…
Solo voyager halfway home
An update from Jeanne Socrates, the solo circumnavigator I call 'the modern day Moitessier'
Accidental gybe then laid flat. How do you get out of that? Bernard Stamm explains
This video of solo sailor Bernard Stamm shows him in a pickle, and getting out…
What’s the boat? *Mystery solved
I asked if a reader could identify this strange boat. Yes, someone could. And what…
Vendée organisers debate solo designs
Race organisers debate a report commissioned on how Vendée Globe designs should evolve
Testing iPad charts
We've been out testing iPad charting software. Here's a first impression of the choices
Joyon sets blistering record
Francis Joyon has set an incredible new record, sailing 3,800 miles solo averaging 18.6 knots
Top award for David Cowper
Britain's foremost maritime explorer is awarded the prestigious Blue Water Medal
Caption suggestion?
A memorable photo from the Moth Worlds. But what to caption it?
Mike Golding quits Vendée Globe quest
After 16 years and 3 finishes, Golding admits: “It’s tough. There’s a limit to how…
Vendée Globe: day of the big beasts
An emotional day as Le Cam, Golding and the Big Game take possibly a last…
The right yacht for Cape Horn?
I find high latitudes sailors tooled up with a great selection of 'shoot-to-kill' heavy duty…
Force 10 at Cape Horn
Team Yachting World sail round Cape Horn in stormy weather
Taking Skip Novak to extremes
The great Antarctic expedition guru gets ready to take us into a gale at Cape…
Vendée Globe: problems with keels
How come designers and engineers can't ensure keels stay intact during a round the world…
Vendée winners’ club
François Gabart, 29-year-old Vendée Globe rookie, is part of a club that has dominated this…
Pitstop in Cape Town
A natural ocean crossroads where sailors often make a stop after eventful times
Fast pace for World ARC
Round the world sailors have covered 20,000 miles and at times the strains are showing