Pip Hare was the first British skipper to finish the 2020-21 Vendée Globe. She shares the highs and lows of her race
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How to sail across the Atlantic and back
Confined to quarters during the pandemic, many sailors are itching to slip their lines and sail for the sun. Elaine Bunting explains exactly how to break free and sail across…
25 Cruising Heroes for the 21st century
Katy Stickland chooses 25 modern cruising sailors who have inspired others to throw off the bowlines and explore by sail
Gerry Hughes: no challenge too great
Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries
Jon Sanders: The way of the world
Jon Sanders is nearing the end of his 11th solo circumnavigation around the world. Elaine Bunting finds out what drives him to keep seeking out the solace of the sea
Sailing Scotland: the best routes
Whether you’ve just got a few days to explore the West Coast, or the open North Atlantic is calling, Scotland’s sea routes offer almost endless options says Brian Black…
How to reef to sail safely through any weather
Pete Goss delivers his masterclass on when to reef, and explains why it is critical to keeping control of your boat and sailing through a blow
Best offshore waterproofs for sailors under £1,000
The biggest storm should be water off a duck’s back in these rugged offshore waterproofs. The YM team put six oilskins to the test to see which perform best
How to build your own weather forecast
Building your own bespoke weather forecast is the best way to get reliable weather updates so you can make better decisions at sea. Toby Heppell finds out how the experts…
‘I was rescued at sea 13 times, but this was the worst experience by far’
Veteran power and sailing yachtsman Dag Pike reflects on his multiple experiences of being saved offshore