Rob Hamill wasn’t supposed to be in the water that day. Although he was tempted…
Special reports
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…
How to ensure your yacht purchase is problem-free
Couldn’t it be wonderful to believe that the experience of buying a new yacht is…
Cruising Australia’s east coast: ‘A delicious mix of modern convenience and truly isolated’ adventure
When we tell people we’re bluewater cruising around the world, the first question is almost…
How do you solve problems at sea? Learning from the best is a good way to start
Knowledge 2.0 tackles tricky questions such as: how much is survival in extreme situations down…
How to take on a Caribbean yacht charter for racing
Regatta organisers are reporting a boom in Caribbean yacht charter entries, and, with more yachts…
Stan Honey: the smartest man in yachting?
Stan Honey’s first ever offshore race set the tone for his career. Then a lean…
Flying high: what Pip Hare did next
We hit a wave, the bow bouncing into the air. The roar reverberating from inside…
Bluewater sailing with young children
While going on a bluewater adventure with your family is a popular dream, the advantages…
Caribbean sailing 2022: the rules and where to go
These days it’s hard to predict what the world may look like in a few…
The grave human cost of teak wood – and alternatives
Teak is synonymous with boatbuilding. But the Environmental Investigation Agency recently issued a report on…
Autonomous boats: The rise of self-sailing vessels
‘Vessel not under command’ looks set to take on a new meaning, with the race…
Selling a yacht: The best ways to sell your boat
Sooner or later, most boat owners will find it’s time to change their yacht for…
How to sail across the Indian Ocean: Everything you need to know
“It’s still a long way to get home,” Carina Hammarlund muses. My partner Weitze van…
Yacht lightning strikes: Why they cause so much damage and how to protect against them
According to US insurance claims (from BoatUS Marine Insurance) the odds of a boat being…
Yacht shipping: How to prepare your boat for a trip on a transporter ship
Bypassing seasonal weather restrictions and being able to relocate quickly are among the factors making…
Dismasted at sea: What to do during and after a dismasting
During the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race, my yacht Olympia’s Tigress, a Beneteau First 40, lost…
Can augmented reality really give us a vision of the future of sailing?
Google’s mission statement is ‘to organise the world’s information.’ This almost impossibly ambitious declaration of…
How to fly a drone like a pro and land it safely back onboard your yacht
With the advent of small, affordable and user-friendly drones, many cruising sailors have adopted them…
Finding crew: How to hire the right help for your ocean crossing
Every November, hopeful crew gather in Las Palmas in the lead up to the Atlantic…