Boating-Sailing
Yachts & Yachting
Macif Effort
Less than a year after a new solo round the world record was set, it has been smashed by Frenchman François Gabart. reports
3 min |
February 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Bob Fisher Opinion
How much similarity is there between o shore, America’s Cup and Olympic sailing? Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are weighing in on the debate
3 min |
February 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Kiwis On Top
It is never easy to win the America’s Cup, but this year’s victory for Emirates Team New Zealand was truly remarkable. The Yachts & Yachting team takes a look back over a stunning regatta
4 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Bob Fisher Opinion
It would be a crying shame were the next America’s Cup not to be held in New Zealand, but it is a possibility in the modern era
3 min |
January 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Faster Hoists
British Sailing Team 49er crew FYNN STERRITT explains how to perfect your hoisting technique and what to watch out for at the windward mark
4 min |
January 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Selection Games
TOBY HEPPELL considers how World Sailing’s new equipment selection rules for 2024 could cause problems for two classes
3 min |
March 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Bob Fisher Opinion
From a new event to rival the America’s Cup to the Middle Sea Race, the Fish asks the question: is foiling now pushing too far?
3 min |
December 2017
Yachts & Yachting
600 Sensation
Foilers and non, big boats and small, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to go from stength-to-strength as a ‘bucket list’ race
4 min |
April 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Glory Days
In celebration of 70 years of Y&Y DAVID HENSHALL looks at how dinghy design development since the Victorian era played a huge part in making sailing more accessible
7 min |
April 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Member Boost
Newly appointed Head of Sport Development at the RYA, Alistair Dickson talks to TOBY HEPPELL about sailing’s future
7 min |
April 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Merricks Trust
The John Merricks Sailing Trust is best known for the Tiger Trophy but there is more to the charity than that
6 min |
April 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Back Before Breakfast
A cracking Round the Island Race saw a new record set and one of the highest finisher rates in recent years.
3 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Andy Rice
With 39 nations competing, the Para World Sailing Championships have been forging ahead, this year held as part of the ever-popular Kiel Week
4 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Ainslie's Cup Experience
Bob Fisher investigates Ben Ainslie’s inaugural Land Rover BAR America’s Cup campaign
4 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Sportsboat Hot Shots
The ultra windy J/70 European Championship saw several female sailors and young teams excel. SUE PELLING discovers their winning ways
8 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Foiling Revolution
ANDY RICE examines the question of whether the future of dinghy racing is destined to be on foils?
5 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Andi Robertson
After this year’s re-vamped Scottish Series turned out to be a ‘classic’, could the changes become a template for other regattas looking to refresh and revive?
3 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Beach Mecca
From twin-wire cats to foiling Lasers, GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT headed out to Wildwind for a week of adrenaline overload
6 min |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Bob Fisher Opinion
The hull for the new America’s Cup class is 75ft long and the rig far taller than the AC50. The foils will hold the key but, with the class rule due this month, nothing is set in stone
3 min |
April 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Team Change
TOBY HEPPELL reports as the crew of AkzoNobel is plunged into uncertainty
3 min |
December 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Andy Rice Dinghies
Is it time to be realistic about what makes a great sailing venue, and stop going to sub-par locations out of a misplaced sense of loyalty?
4 min |
December 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Bob Fisher Opinion
A 50th anniversary regatta held Down Under has revealed huge enthusiasm to revive the other big ‘A’ cup – but doing so would need a sponsor.
4 min |
March 2018
Yachts & Yachting
Closest Yet
Alex Thomson’s second place in the Vendee Globe equals the best ever British finish in the race. He spoke to JAMES BOYD on his return.
9 min |
March 2017
Yachts & Yachting
The Battle For The Cup
As the final rounds of the 35th America’s Cup approach, here’s all you need to know to follow the action.
3 min |
July 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Foiling Diaries
After winning gold in Rio last year, SASKIA CLARK was looking for a new challenge, deciding to give foiling a try. Here she gets to grips with the basics in a new series for Y&Y.
7 min |
July 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Island Games
Ahead of this year’s Round the Island Race, SUE PELLING persuades a panel of former competitors to reveal their magic moments in previous events, and share their top tips.
7 min |
July 2017
Yachts & Yachting
World Domination?
Big changes have been announced for the Volvo Ocean Race. TOBY HEPPELL gets the details from Mark Turner.
7 min |
July 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Racing Essentials
Whatever your level,there’s always something new to try in racing.ANDY RICE shares his top tips, with input from Ian Walker and Adam Bowers.
6 min |
July 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Andi Robertson
Working within the Vendee Globe’s media team gives you a unique insight into the machinations going on behind the scenes
4 min |
February 2017
Yachts & Yachting
Raising Winners
Paula iIish asks Olympian Penny Clark how parents can best encourage their youngsters in the right direction?
9 min |