The Swan 38 os the sort of boat that has such a reputation you can feel almost daunted by the prospect of sailing one, let alone writing about it. If…
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The best mast climbing gear for sailors & solo climbers
The best mast climbing gear for solo sailors or double handed sailors can be found in some well known high street stores and not necessarily in a chandlery. This buyers…
Best electric outboard motor: We put the market leaders to the test
The electric outboard motor has been around for many years, but they have either been too low powered or their lead acid batteries have made them too heavy to lift…
Charting a new course: How Visicover is revolutionising marine insurance
Visicover offers a comprehensive and flexible digital-first approach that pays dividends in terms of both the ease of securing cover and the low cost of premiums. A wide range of…
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: ‘The Atlantic was tough, but being prepared saw us across’
Crossing the Atlantic to cruise the Caribbean was a dream long in the making; my planning was meticulous, so, come the time of my departure on the 2024 Atlantic Rally…
Set sail with the Ocean Youth Trust South this summer
Who is the Ocean Youth Trust? Each year, the Ocean Youth Trust sails with around 450 young people from challenging or disadvantaged backgrounds, many of whom have been referred by…
23 yachts cross Celtic Triangle leg 2 finish line in Tréguier after 300-mile leg
Challenging weather conditions for the second leg of the Celtic Triangle saw nine of the competitors retire, whilst the other 23 managed to beat the weather and make it in…
Sailing with katabatic winds: what you need to know this season
There are several localised metereological phenomena sailors and watersports users should know all about. Two key phenomena are land and sea breezes and Katabatic winds. You’ll want to understand what…
‘What remains of this glorious seafaring age is one of the most beautiful seascapes in the country’
The two attractive and historically relevant towns of Haarlem and Hoorn, both close to Amsterdam, are easy to visit by boat and have so much to offer. Just for a…
‘Suddenly we found ourselves in our child’s headmaster’s office asking if anyone’s ever taken a year off to go sailing?
Ever since James and I first met, we have fantasised about going on some kind of boat-based adventure. Every time we go on holiday, we lament the fact we can’t…