Anyone who spends time on coastal waters – whether on a yacht, a RIB, or a tender – a good lifejacket is arguably the most important piece of kit you…
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Contessa 32 review: Still an enduring classic
‘Once, we were going around Portland Bill in a blow and we hit a wave – the boat stopped and I carried on going. I flew 4ft through the air…
3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific
3 Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing across the Pacific. Since April, Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean have been rowing from South America to Australia in their…
‘Much to my horror I found the floorboards afloat… my boat was slowly sinking!’
Darkness still reigned when I warped Betty II, my 25ft gaff cutter, out of her mud-berth at Canvey Island, in the Thames Estuary. Once out in the deep water of…
Sunsail and RYA bring all-female crew to Cowes Week
For the first time, Sunsail and the RYA brought an all-female crew to Cowes Week 2025. “It’s a meaningful step,” said Katrina Lawson, Head of Brand and Acquisitions at Sunsail.…
Young British sailor to start 5-year and 75,000 nm circumnavigation
Young British sailor Jacques Miller will set out from Cowes in October for a five-year solo circumnavigation onboard the 1971 Hustler 30 yacht he restored and fully refitted by hand.…
Do you really need a radar reflector on your yacht?
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recommends that all UK-registered boats carry a radar reflector. Its Marine Guidance Note 349 states that: ‘All small craft should correctly and permanently install a…
‘What is the best thing to do when you enter a new marina? Laundry… yes really!’ – Libby Purves
Ever wonder what a person learns from 57 summers yacht cruising, serving as crew aboard boats from 18 to 50ft and then joint-owning a series of sloops and a ketch,…
How to use shore power properly on your boat
While relatively few boats use AC at sea, the majority of us take advantage of it when alongside. The benefits are many, although not without risks to your health and…
‘There is nothing difficult about using marine-friendly suncream’ – Lu Heikell
Almost every day we are alerted to a crisis, be it social, political economic or environmental. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and start to block out everything and assume…