Yachts of 30 feet or under are exciting, including the Pointer 30. Something about their (relatively) diminutive size makes them reminiscent of childhood adventures. They’re also intriguing from a design…
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Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator – reportedly owes £1m
The Wadebridge-based Cornish Crabbers group, which specialises in the design and manufacture of glassfibre gaff-rigged sailboats and powerboats, reportedly owes over £1 million in bank loans and taxes and other…
‘The average age of this crew is 70 years old’ – Top tales from sailing across the Atlantic
People have been sailing across the Atlantic for centuries, following in the wake of Columbus in 1492, but there is still something about this navigation that quickens the pulse. It is a dream…
Saffier SL 46 first look: a daysailer ready for fun sailing
Dutch yard Saffier has a reputation for stylish, quick daysailers. While their origins lie in their smaller 6.5m and 8m cabin boats, the yard has seen real growth in its…
Lungi Mchunu: The first African woman to sail the Arctic on choosing the ‘right path’
When Lungi Mchunu sailed off on a voluntary expedition to the North Pole in 2018, she made history as the first African woman to sail to the Arctic. Raised in…
‘£10,000 and two broken engines in to my yacht purchase, I realised I may have made a mistake…’
Just about every middle-aged man dreams of buying a boat and going on a sailing adventure. The sense of freedom, the wind blowing across your balding pate without a care…
Hanse 410 first look: Another mid-size cruiser slots into this competitive market
While 32ft might have been a big boat a few decades ago, 40-42ft is the new normal and the Hanse 410 is another 40 footer coming to market this year…
‘Why we’ll all miss the shipping forecast’ – Libby Purves
The long-wave shipping forecast reaches its centenary in 2024, though it’s not much of a celebration given that LW itself, ‘at the end of its life as a technology’, will…
Safety shakedown: 6 steps for a safer season
HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA have produced a free Boating Safety Checklist to ensure your pre-summer shakedown has all the vital skills and equipment covered. The boat is nearly…
I tried Grunt boat cleaner and my boat has never looked so clean!
Grunt Boat Cleaner Specifications: Comes in 500ml and 1 litre bottles Suitable for use on fiberglass, gel coat, metal, and painted surfaces Can be applied using a spray bottle or…