Things have changed considerably over the last few years when it comes to freedom of movement to sail and travel within the European Union, and many of the freedoms British…
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‘When I made the change to lithium batteries on my yacht I saved space and money’
We bought our boat, Cassini, a Beneteau Oceanis 50, in 2022 intending to live aboard for long periods from the summer of 2023. After a winter overhaul and a few…
Spinlock Fido lifejacket: 1 dog lifejacket, 1 unimpressed Chihuahua, and a lot of struggle!
Magic, my pint-sized test captain, aka the Black and Tan Fury, aka the Beast, aka the Sparrow Killer, aka Chucky, aka Fatty Bum Bum recently trialled the Spinlock Fido, a…
Modern (and more sustainable) alternatives to teak decking
The material, colour, and condition of a yacht’s deck can dramatically transform its overall look and feel. Over the years, marine decking materials have evolved, moving from natural, traditional hardwoods…
How to get the best from your sailing boat: Learning how to ‘change gears’
Many of you, like me, probably started their sailing adventures in small dinghies. The purity of just you, the wind and some canvas. It’s where we honed our skills of…
Ella casts off to sail solo 10,000 miles around the Arctic
Ella, a 28-year-old Yachtmaster instructor, is sailing her 1978 38ft Bruce Roberts offshore steel ketch, Yeva, to highlight the dramatic melting of the Arctic ice and to campaign for change.…
How it works: Taking a noon sight
To take a sextant noon sight you first have to figure out when the sun will pass over your meridian. It is good enough to work it out to the…
Spinlock Deckvest NEMO Children’s Lifejacket Review – Little People, Big Safety
Spinlock Deckvest Nemo Children’s Lifejacket Review – Little People, Big Safety Specifications – Spinlock Deckvest Nemo Lifejacket Size: One model fits children approx. 15–25kg (a smaller version is available for…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘It’s a little bit of heaven – two miles of sand backed by dunes held together by ancient and gnarled juniper trees’
Good luck going round the Peloponnese,’ smiled the seasoned sailor as I told him our plans. He stood at the dock on the Greek Island of Lefkada, looking critically at…
Land and Sea breeze basics: how to make the most of your coastal sailing
No matter where you are in the world, coastal sailing is all about knowing how to read your immediate surroundings to have fun and stay safe while cruising and one…