‘I keep pinching myself in the arm to make sure I’m not dreaming,’ says Swedish solo skipper Pär Nyman. Days out from setting off to sail around the world solo,…
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‘The joy is the journey’: How Golden Globe Race skipper Andrea Lodolo went from private equity to solo sailing
Andrea Lodolo is two weeks out from setting off to sail around the world solo, nonstop, and unassisted for the Golden Globe Race. Days out from the start, he reports,…
Sailing the Plymouth area: ‘We felt our way in over the shoaling flats and anchored in the evening light’
Plymouth Westwards from Berry Head, and pointing its toes out into the Atlantic, the Plymouth sea area stretches beyond Land’s End almost to the Isles of Scilly. It extends southwards…
Why two headsails are better than one
The vast majority of production sailing boats these days are rigged as sloops and fitted with a genoa on a furling system. Many older boats, from before the advent of…
How to humanely keep rodents off your boat
Among the many things that keep a skipper awake at night, few are as unwelcome as the pitter-patter of tiny feet scurrying across the deck. Discovering paw prints and droppings…
Moody 376 used boat review: More spirited than her reputation
When the name ‘Moody’ is mentioned in cruising circles, it conjures up images of space, comfort and solidity. Most sailors will think of high-volume hulls and, on all but the…
Suit yourself and your sailing with Visicover boat insurance
Time spent thinking about things other than improving or using the boat is considered time wasted for most sailors, but when boats get bigger and faster, often their crews get…
How to protect your eyes, face, and skin at sea
The sea is a beautiful but harsh environment. It requires a variety of safety equipment to keep sailors safe. This is particularly true for those lucky enough to spend time…
Stop obsessing over forecasts: My cure for sailing’s analysis paralysis – Lu Heikell
Sitting down and worrying about the small stuff whilst preparing Skylax for sea, I remember how it used to be. I first stepped onto Seven Tenths more than a quarter…
Your Southampton International Boat Show 2026 Preview
The days are still often warm, the season not yet over, and a whole host of new boats have arrived in the UK over the summer, ready to appear at…