Motor Boat & Yachting
Night Trawler
How do you test a liveaboard cruiser? Live on board, of course. We spend 24 hours on the all-new Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 to see if it lives up to the high standards set by its stable mates
7 min |
January 2020
Motor Boat & Yachting
Antarctic Adventure
Few boats are capable of making the long, dangerous passage around Cape Horn but two FPB owners battled storms and icebergs to experience this magical cruising ground
10+ min |
January 2020
Cruise International
New Ships 2020
From the very glam to cutting edge cool, the year ahead will see some thrilling arrivals
8 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Win A Christmas Markets Cruise For Two With Saga Cruises
You and a guest could be sailing to Belgium on stylish new ship Spirit of Discovery
2 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Luxurious Escapes
Wherever you wish to sail, Oceania Cruises invites you to explore the world in sophisticated style and discover its award-winning cuisine
6 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Game Changers
Launching two trailblazing ships in 2020, award-winning cruise line Silversea continues to push the boundaries of luxury travel
3 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Exquisite Elegance
With its British charm and contemporary style, Saga’s newest ship, Spirit of Discovery, is redefining boutique cruising
3 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Dream Getaways
Whether you’re seeking a luxurious ocean voyage or an enriching river cruise, Titan will make it a trip to remember
2 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Cruise & Stay USA
From the bright lights of New York to the sizzling jazz of New Orleans, you can discover some of America’s most enticing cities with Marella Cruises
3 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Cruise International
Classic
TRADITIONAL, ELEGANT CRUISES THAT OFFER AN INFORMAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
2 min |
Cruise Planner 2020
Windsurf
Redefining Expectations
In windsurfing, the hunt for versatility in performance is nothing new. Ever since the excitement and freedom of short board windsurfing (or funboarding as it used to be known) took hold, the desire to find a board for all conditions has become an eternal quest. There have been some notable exponents along the way, and as new disciplines emerge, new directions in design have crystallised. There is of course always the risk that, in asking too much during the design brief stage, a product becomes the master of its own demise, fulfilling the undesirable motif of “Jack”, being ‘okay’ in all trades yet a master of none. It’s a place that will ultimately only lead to an end destination of mediocrity and historical obscurity.
10+ min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Dream It, Do It
Sarah Hauser has had the long lefts of Cloudbreak, Fiji on her bucket list for a while and on the eve of her 30th birthday decided to turn dreams into reality, pressing the button on a ticket to ride its fabled waves. She tells us more about her successful adventure to the South Pacific.
4 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
YENTEL CAERS B-16
With a dense population of 10.5 million and a relatively small coastline, Belgium is famous for brussel sprouts, over 1100 types of beer, praline chocolate, waffles, inventing french fries and three PWA freestyle world champions - Steven Van Broeckhoven, Dieter Van Der Eyken and more recently Yentel Caers, who just won the title at the Sylt world cup event in October 2019. Ever keen to get the scoop, JC tracked a tired but ecstatic Yentel down the morning after his maiden title win to find out a few secrets behind this amazing Belgium freestyle success story.
10+ min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Champion Du Monde
After one of the greatest battles in PWA slalom history, which boiled right down to the final race of the 2019 season, 30-year-old French racer Pierre Mortefon took the world title after an epic showdown with Matteo Iachino. John Carter caught up with an emotional Pierre moments after he had clinched the victory for his initial reaction and we get the thoughts of his sponsors on what makes Pierre one of the world’s best.
5 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Latest And Greatest
For all the latest and greatest in windsurfing head over to our facebook page and like it!
6 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
In Defence Of A Small Industry
Harty poses the question of how, in a modern world, does windsurfing stack up against other industries?
4 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
A Windy One!
2019’s Weymouth Speed Week was hailed by organisers as one of the windiest ever! Pete Davis tells us how it all went down!
5 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Do What You Love
The RYA tell us how you could turn your favourite hobby into a career?
3 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Move On Up - The Layback Jump
This month we throw our heads back for the layback jump. It’s a move which feels both weird and great, gives you better in-flight control, offers a great new perspective on jumping and also gives you a head start towards some of the backwards-rotating jumps which involve head movements. Essentially to achieve this move you are looking to perform a vertical jump trajectory and during same, pull the boom in and arch back to look straight behind you as you’re going up so you can check out the beach action, any photographers or your mate lying in the water! You can really build up how much you lean back, and go more vertical, as you do more and gain more confidence, you will also become more oriented and furthermore your steering and landing skills will steadily improve.
2 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
The Inland Sea
Known as Ulster’s inland sea, Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, Finn Mullen tells more about its history and windsurfing.
6 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
The Body Drag
Old Skool it may be …but in truth the body drag has never lost its cool. Revelling in his specialist subject, Harty uncovers the secrets behind this classic stunt.
10 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
TIREE #34
The Tiree Wave Classic’s 34th year started calm but ended with a bang! Event photographer Richard Whitson gives us the scoop on a highlight of the UK wave competition scene.
6 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
The Power To Express
The eternal quest or Holy Grail in wave sail design is to find the perfect balance between useable power and control. And a good place to start, it seems, is to make the sail as physically as light as possible without compromising durability. We sourced eleven of the latest offerings and handed them over to the team to put them through their paces.
10+ min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
THE CRUEL SEA
The German leg of the 2019 PWA wave world tour once again showed Sylt’s reputation as a formidable contest arena. It is a maker or breaker of dreams; a cruel sea. JC gets the thoughts of some of the top pros on the challenges of the North Sea.
10+ min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
Waves Of Change
Sarah Hauser wasn’t the only sailor with Fiji on their bucket list. Florian Jung scratched the itch on his desire to make a trip to the South Pacific and tells us how he found perfect waves but left with a changed perspective.
6 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
The Final!
The British Wavesailing Association 2019 titles came down to the final event in Cornwall and it didn’t disappoint! Mark Dowson rounds up the action and John Carter speaks to men’s pro champion Phil Horrocks.
6 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Windsurf
THE GREAT ESCAPE
There’s a saying that we travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. Windsurfing occupies that same space. For most of us it’s a release from the order of the everyday routine; order has its place, but a bit of wrestling with the wind and spray in your face helps keep it all in balance.
3 min |
Issue 392 - January/February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Weathering A Severe Gale
Ocean racer Pip Hare tells how she survived a life-changing weather system in Biscay
3 min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
The Life And Boats Of The Swiss Family Robinson
Nic Compton discovers the fascinating history of a much loved Drascombe Lugger
10+ min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Viewing The Boat – Essential Checks
When should you make an offer to buy a boat, and when should you walk away? Rupert Holmes has the answers
10+ min |