Sailing has the unique ability to allow us to be outside of our natural environment; being a land animal at sea can become addictive. The sensation of being one with…
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Sailing Norway’s South Coast: ‘The scenery is spectacular, winding through tiny villages and narrow rocky passages’
Stavanger was an undisputable highlight. But after a few days, the weather looked suitable to continue south. There are very few places to stop along Norway’s exposed southern west coast.…
Why robots and AI will never capture the truth of the sea – Dick Durham
The log of a ship – date, time, position, course – are the vital statistics of her story. The ‘comment’ section should be the vital statistics of yours. For stark,…
Join CA campaign to mark static fishing gear
Poorly marked fishing gear, lobster pots and creels in UK waters are a hidden and real safety hazard to yachtsmen, causing entanglement, damage to vessels and in some circumstances putting…
Linjett 34 review: ‘How a sailing yacht is meant to be’
With slow beats of its vast wings, the sea eagle circled overhead, then continued its hunt across the fjord. Brown and gold forests lined the rocky shores of the Lidofjard…
Sailing Adventure: Birds of the weather sail together
Sailors and seabirds share the same weather. They ride the same winds, are hit by the same storms, feel the same calms. And, now, we all – birds and seafarers…
Why every sailor eventually starts singing to their boat – Libby Purves
During the romantic wedding season, let us muse on the emotional attachments we yachtspeople have, not all of them human. The obvious grand affair of the heart is with the…
Sailing the Norwegian Fjords in search of the ultimate Arctic mountain biking trail
Now the snow and ice of the long Arctic winter retreats, the summer midnight sun casts warmth over what is fast becoming a mountain biking nirvana amid the deep fjords…
The coolest yacht launches (and biggest trends) of 2026
Boot Düsseldorf has long been a key moment for boatbuilders to showcase their latest models for the year. Alongside Cannes in September and a smattering of smaller regional shows (Southampton…
Why sailing solo is a skill everyone should master
When asked why he always sails alone, a well-known character of YouTube fame who notoriously sails in the far north, often in severe weather, once replied: ‘Whenever the sailing got…