The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing for a UK start
Theo Stocker
More sailors but fewer new boats built
While boat building across the UK has grown, yacht manufacturing has fallen, according to a new report by British Marine
Are lobster pots a danger to yachts?
The Cruising Association has launched a campaign to make lobster pots safer for small vessels and is asking sailors to sign the petition
New scheme launched for the disposal of out-of-date flares
As it becomes more and more difficult to get rid of out-of-date flares, Ramora UK is looking for backing for a new disposal scheme
September 2017
Sailing Skills Expert on board: Man overboard myths busted Man overboard is such a big concern that many of us chose to ignore it. Noel Dilly shares some controversial, thought-provoking…
August 2017
Sailing skills Summer cruise skills Dutch boatbuilder Eeuwe Kooi has been box berthing all his life. He demonstrates the essential skills Three ways to seize your shackles A shackle coming…
‘What I learned falling overboard’ – Jonty Pearce
When Jonty Pearce practiced going overboard from his yacht, he and his wife realised how hard it is to get back on board. But how many of us actually practice…
Jonty Pearce – Electronic spaghetti
Jonty Pearce burrows into the depths of his boat to wire up some new instruments
Jonty Pearce – Fair Isle and Orkney
Strong winds and strong tides are the order of the day as Jonty Pearce sails from Fair Isle to Orkney
Jonty Pearce – Over the top at Muckle Flugga
Jonty Pearce takes a mixed bag of weather on the chin for a cracking cruise around Shetland and Orkney, including a rounding of Muckle Flugga