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Simon Hiscocks shares tips on planning a leeward gate rounding when flying an asymmetric spinnaker with Andy RiceThe leeward gate, or leeward mark, is the biggest pinch-point on th...
From a headstay failure near Newport to a tangled halyard at dusk, offshore racing delivers its education without apology. Report by Gary Jobson: Once a sailboat has left the start...
Dave Dellenbaugh, member of the 2025 Class of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, shares some basic speed principles in WindCheck magazine: If you want to win more races, improving...
Good sailors have to understand wind patterns and shifts but sometimes the essential source of their boat's power is so capricious that it can foil the best of them.
Simon Hiscocks shares five solid tips for getting in and out of the leeward mark zone as smoothly and cleanly as possible when flying an asymmetric spinnaker with Yachting World’s...
A wave over the deck or a rain shower can be enough to start the process of hypothermia. Photo: Nick LeatherBeing too hot or too cold at sea can quickly turn a sailing trip into a...
A mental image of your sail’s shape from above will help you trim it for maximum driveSails are not flat sheets of fabric but are cut and fabricated so they form a shallow dish sha...
by George Day, Cruising Compass Over a long sailing career and with a hundred thousand miles under my keel, I am fortunate to be able to say I’ve never been faced with a man overbo...
Stu Bannatyne explains how to make the most of your sail crossovers and IRC rating to Andy RiceMaximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Draw...
Olympian and keelboat tactician Thomas Zajac shares tips on pre-event planning and on-the-water decision making with Andy RiceFor Zajac, tactics start long before the starting gun....
Possibly more than any other sport, sailing demands the right conditions to take place, specifically with the wind. Both too much and too little cause their own issues, but there a...
Warm weather doesn't always mean warm water. A lightweight wetsuit provides extra insulation without restricting movement, helping you stay comfortable during longer sessions on th...
by Stuart Greenfield, Yacht Racing Performance Coach Offshore racing punishes crews who try to sail a stable inshore game in an unstable environment. That is the real difference. O...
Sea Scouts competed in a total of 26 maritime-skill competitions for awards that emphasized the teamwork necessary on a crewed vessel. The post Ancient Mariner Sea Scout Regatta Te...
Nancy Haberland, head coach of the Navy offshore sailing team, discusses her start in the sport and how her professional sailing career is helping the midshipmen prepare for the Fl...
Having thorough, easy-to-use checklists for all situations and emergency processes on board can dramatically reduce failures and improve safety for all on board, says Tom SandersWo...
When a one design class limits the equipment variables, people become the prominent performance factor. In a dinghy class, this factor isn’t just skill, but also physical character...
For a comfortable wetsuit on the water, warmth and protection are only part of the story. Performance depends just as much on how your kit moves once you're actually sailing.
Deadman's Beach, BVI. Photo: Stuart H NewbergerSpending winter in the tropics is a dream, but cruising the Caribbean may test your ability to handle unexpected gear failures.During...
New Zealand’s Stu Bannatyne has competed in eight Volvo Ocean Races, winning four. Stu knows offshore sailing and shares gold nuggets with Andy Rice for Yachting World: Maximizing...
Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers sailing question. This month, what to do if someone anchors too close? Clara, Fi and Ahmed are cruis...
Lapping up the sunshine in remote Fijian Islands. Photo: Charlotte DC & JP Baudains/projectworldsail.comA south-bound passage from Fiji to New Zealand with no autopilot was al...
With temperatures remaining unusually high across the UK, many of us are heading straight from work to the sailing club. While a couple of hours on the water might not seem like mu...
After finishing sixth in the 2026 ORC World Championship, Per Roman’s GP42 Garm42 was on the winning team for the 2026 Sardinia Cup. A tech investor since the 1990s, he shares the...
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