Alex Thomson has announced that he won’t be competing in the 2024 Vendée Globe, but doesn’t rule out returning to the round the world yacht race in 2028
Sailing news
Reclassification of jet skis under consideration
A public consultation on the classification of jet skis and other recreational and personal watercraft ends on 1 November 2021
Lagoon 450 forward bulkhead deformation: owners encouraged to seek an inspection
Catamaran builder Lagoon has stressed that no navigation or safety issues have been connected to reports of forward bulkhead deformation on the Lagoon 450
Escape to the action – Editor’s letter November 2021
While many cruises take us away from civilisation, there is an alternative, particularly if a storm is inbound.... Theo Stocker introduces the November 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Window storm covers could have prevented fatal yacht sinking
An investigation by Maritime New Zealand has concluded that window storm coverings could have prevented the fatal sinking of the Bavaria 47 Ocean, Essence off North Island
John Merricks Sailing Trust to close
The trustees of the John Merricks Sailing Trust say a lack of revenue due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the reasons behind the decision to…
Medallia: Pip Hare’s 2024 Vendee Globe IMOCA 60
British Vendee Globe skipper Pip Hare has officially named her new IMOCA 60 Medallia. She shares how she is adjusting to her first foiling yacht
Single use plastic free accreditation launched for marine businesses
A new accreditation scheme has been launched to help sailors identify clubs, training centres and marine businesses which are cutting their use of single use plastic
Voluntary no anchor zone for Studland Bay
A voluntary no anchor zone will be introduced at Studland Bay in Dorset from December 2021 before it is extended in June 2022
‘Healthy and positive’ 2021 Southampton Boat Show
The continuing staycation boom and increase in boat sales in the UK have contributed towards making the 2021 Southampton Boat Show a success, says organisers