The Backside of Normal: a sailing life of adventure If your starting point is Los Angeles then your cruising ground is immediately the Pacific. Roger Olson’s first expeditions took him…
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Waterproof backpack tested: Red Paddle 30 litre
A waterproof backpack is easy to carry and keeps things dry when going to and from the boat. We put Red Paddle's new 30 litre dry bag through its paces
Young people impacted by COVID-19 offered sailing
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Clipper Race has launched funded sailing programmes for young people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown
B&G partner with Sail Britain on yacht refit
The navigation and instrument firm B&G has worked with Sail Britain to help the organisation prepare their expedition yacht for its first season
Seagrass restoration trial begins in Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners is taking steps to protect the Flushing seagrass bed and is seeking feedback from sailors
Sail trim in light airs: 7 tips to keep you sailing
John Parker, owner of the OneSails GBR (East) loft shares his top tips on sail trim to make the most of sailing in light airs
Nauticat 33 motorsailer: ‘classic and solidly built’
Duncan Kent looks at this classic and solidly built motorsailer, the Nauticat 33, which promises comfort and reliable passage making
Man who made 19 hoax calls to HM Coastguard is sentenced
Leon Marandola's hoax calls led to HM Coastguard deploying helicopters, coastguard rescue officers and RNLI lifeboats at cost of £170,000
Greek Customs confirms UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status
Greek Customs has acknowledged that UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status when returning to Greece from outside EU waters. It does not apply to boats that were in…
Satellite messenger tested: Spot Gen4
We test the Spot Gen4 satellite messenger which can send check in and customised messages or distress signals at the touch of a button