Boating-Sailing
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SOLENT to Dundee
The crew of yacht Nova set out around Britain anticlockwise to discover the past and present of 12 of our most significant ports. In the first of a series, Jonathan Winter describes their first sail north up the east coast
8 min |
August 2020
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Paul Heiney
The LOA of the boat is of course important, but how about the LOA of the crew?
3 min |
August 2020
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Tom Cunliffe
The choice of yacht can say much about the owner. And when it comes to type of rig, well...
6 min |
August 2020
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Panache and performance
Performance-cruisers like the Italian Solaris 47 are designed to enjoy both sides of the yachting equation. Does she meet the brief? Kevin Green finds out
6 min |
August 2020
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Dare to dream
The idea of selling up and sailing into the sunset is something most sailors dream of. Jenevora Swann explains how she did it
8 min |
August 2020
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Lone star
He grew up with the sole aim of being faster than his older brothers. Now Elliot Hanson is the top Laser sailor in the country and going to the Olympics next year
4 min |
August 2020
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BUCKLER'S HARD YACHT HARBOUR
HAMPSHIRE 50° 47,98’ N 001° 25,28’ W A tranquil river steeped in history that meanders up to a charming village, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour in Hampshire’s New Forest is hard to beat, says Sam Jefferson
4 min |
August 2020
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Insurance update
What effect might lockdown and the inability to get to your boat have on your marine insurance policy? Sam Jefferson finds out
4 min |
July 2020
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When to move
Mark Rushall looks at what may determine our decision making, from sea state to pressure patches to tide
9 min |
July 2020
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Paul Heiney
The scope of our cruising plans this summer has diminished, but exploring close to home can bring the greatest rewards
3 min |
July 2020
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Pushing the tradition
Hallberg-Rassy used to be all about sedate cruising. Whisper it, but its new generation of yachts has some rather racy touches. Sam Jefferson tested the new 57
8 min |
July 2020
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Lockdown stories
How have you spent lockdown? We catch up with sailors worldwide to hear their...
10+ min |
July 2020
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Turkish Delight
Giles Fraser didn’t mean to go to Turkey, but an invitation to join a cruising rally provided an opportunity he did not regret
10 min |
July 2020
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Faster and safer
Weather routeing can make a huge different to passage times and race results. Rupert Holmes reports on the tech to help you make good decisions
7 min |
July 2020
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Good feelings
Stuart Bithell won silver at London 2012. He aims to go one better at the Tokyo Olympics, but he’s up against some tough competition
5 min |
July 2020
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Keeping the show on the road
Sam Jefferson spoke to the CEO of British Marine Lesley Robinson about the impact of the current crisis and the future of the Southampton Boat Show
6 min |
July 2020
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Channel Hopping
As we eagerly await our freedom to travel again, why not use the time to plan your next Channel-hopping adventure? Felix Rowe looks at a selection of classic and less-known routes
10 min |
July 2020
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How To Use Windshifts
Seeing what the wind is doing on the water can aid passage-making for the cruiser and win regattas for the racer. Helena Lucas has some advice
9 min |
June 2020
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Tom Cunliffe
Covid-19 has set us on a strange voyage with an uncertain destination, and the parallels with long-distance cruising certainly don’t end there, as Tom reflects
6 min |
June 2020
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Tony's Virgin territory
When the first air service arrived in the BVIs half a century ago, Tony Rainold and pal Charlie were ahead of the curve in setting up The Moorings yacht charter. Emma Bamford discovers more
7 min |
June 2020
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Zoom lens on Tokyo
With the Olympics postponed, 49erFX helm Charlotte Dobson tells Rob Peake how she and the British Sailing Team are coping with isolation
5 min |
June 2020
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Oceans ahead
With The Ocean Race route announced, skipper Charlie Enright talks about what lies ahead for the event and for 11th Hour Racing
6 min |
June 2020
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The rest is Istria
Nicola Beykirch headed to Venice in search of a cheap winter berth and endured the hardship of sailing the length of the Croatian coast en route
10 min |
June 2020
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Grinding to a halt
Sent home from warm-weather training in Sardinia amid Covid-19 restrictions, grinder Freddie Carr updates us on what is now for INEOS TEAM UK and the America’s Cup
8 min |
June 2020
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Flying the flag
Her rise through the ranks has been meteoric and her helm Charlotte Dobson calls her ‘an absolute weapon’. Rob Peake meets 49erFX crew Sakia Tidey
4 min |
June 2020
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Cowes Week presses ahead
Cowes Week organisers are pressing ahead with plans for the 2020 regatta, which is due to take place from Saturday 8 August to Saturday 15 August.
1 min |
June 2020
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Beacons of hope
An electronic MOB device might one day save your life. In a complex marketplace, Nigel Sharp explains the jargon and assesses what is on offer
10 min |
June 2020
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New sensation
The Excess 15 is a yacht hoping to bring some of the fun back into multihull sailing. Sam Jefferson discovers whether the new boat strikes the right balance between fun and function
7 min |
May 2020
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Striking the perfect balance
Nautitech has prided itself on offering a great blend of comfort and performance, and its new N46 Open looks to keep up the good work, as Sam Jefferson discovers
7 min |
May 2020
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Marque of respect
Mike Taylor talks to Kit and Jess Rogers of Jeremy Rogers Ltd about Contessa Yachts and the enviable but delicate task of managing a reputation
7 min |