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Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques, as Nikki Henderson explainsI’d wager that every sailor’s dream involv...
It can take up to three days for your mind and body to become attuned to a watch system and life on the ocean. Photo: Project World SailEliminating adrenaline-fuelled chaos on deck...
Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques, as Nikki Henderson explains in Yachting World: I’d wager that every s...
In this video, Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute has identified ten sailing mistakes and how to avoid them: Learning how to sail means learning that some sailing mistakes only...
Sailing is brilliant for children and if done well, can give them a lifelong passion for being on the water. Photo: Mawgan GraceWhen Mawgan Grace first took his daughter sailing,...
Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers question. This month it's all about pinching upwindMark and Tanya are heading south- west down the N...
the Ocean Fifty trimarans had a dramatic start to the Transat Café l’OR in 2025. Photo: Jean-Marie Liot/AleaOffshore racer Michaela Robinson talks to Andy Rice about how to make t...
Held biennially, the 2025 Marion Bermuda Race was a powerful reminder that offshore sailors must be prepared for dramatically different conditions—sometimes within the same race....
Olympian Odile Lambriex van Aanholt talks to Andy Rice about maximising time on and off waterTime is always the most precious commodity for any racing sailor, whether part-time or...
The difference between day racing around buoys and going overnight offshore is more than just distance. Wally Cross highlights what to focus on: Due to a weather forecast predictin...
Before you round any mark you have to get to the layline, so it helps a lot to know where the layline is. To avoid overstanding or understanding (and losing time or distance), find...
Start with a decent anchor that you know and trust, is big enough for the boat and fits your boat rollerAnchoring is different for every boat, but having a process that everyone is...
We take you through the Smart Rig Manager Live Sailing page: what does it show you and why is it useful?
There are people naturally good at sailing, and while loving the sport is vital for continued involvement and success, how they approach it impacts their path. American swimming co...
When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route an...
BEAU IDEAL, Sail no: IVB2047, Design: Fast 40, Class: IRC - Admirals Cup 2, Skippers: Christopher CowanNo yachting ‘CV’ can tell the whole story about a sailor’s seamanship, but th...
Held every four years, the Vendée Globe in 2028 will see a maximum of 40 solo skippers leave the French port of Les Sables d’Olonne on November 12 to embark on a non-stop, unassist...
Offshore coach Stuart Greenfield offers his advice on how to keep a raceboat in top condition through a UK winter: Weather is rarely what breaks a raceboat over the winter. The dam...
Dinghy sailing is captivating, whether pottering or racing. It is also hard on our knees. Although there is no published data comparing sailors with the general public, RYA data at...
Setting off from Dittisham Sailing Club under the watchful eye of Arthur Marshall, the sailors navigated their way up the river, skillfully zigzagging through fluctuating winds to...
New research suggests that while almost every boat owner checks the weather before heading out, fewer than 6 in 10 always take the simple step of telling someone their route or pla...
Owning a boat presents unexpected challenges and responsibilities. Key lessons include protecting your boat from UV damage with special paint and cleaning, using a key float to pre...
Rupert Holmes reveals how essential, big-ticket items performed after a full-on, around the world, real-life testThere are some key ‘big ticket’ items that any ocean-going or bluew...
The warmer days might not be completely behind us, but there's definitely a change in the air. After months of sailing in lighter kit, even a small drop in temperature can feel not...
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