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Clueless To Ruthless

Mapping the seemingly-unlikely-but-perhaps-inevitable journey from lineup newb to enraged local

Showcase Steve Sherman

Throughout the ‘90s, North County San Diego-based photographer Steve Sherman gave surf fans worldwide an intimate, inside look at the Momentum generation as they pushed surfing performance to staggering new heights.

Master Of Some

Sometimes taking a step back from surfing for other pursuits can actually make you a better surfer.

Handmade

Sculpting foam and creating fun with some of the world’s most dynamic surfer-shapers.

The Descendent

Noa Deane’s punk sensibilities and go-for-broke approach may connect him to freesurfing’s past, but they also make him a man apart in freesurfing’s present

The Last Place You'd Check

While filming for his “Weird Waves” video series, Dylan Graves goes on a seemingly ill-advised mission to hunt quality barrels along the shores of Lake Superior

There Goes My Hero

Why surfers often favor quiet rippers and misfits over mainstream surf stars

Renegades Of Punts

Over 10 years after the original air-based competition series faded away, the WSL is breathing new life into the concept with today’s most radical aerialists. But will the outcome be any different this time around?

Robot Boat Sails Into History By Finishing Atlantic Crossing

All summer, the small boat drifted steadily eastward across the churning North Atlantic until it neared the Irish coast, where it made history by becoming the first unmanned sailboat to cross the Atlantic.

TECHNICAL CARING FOR A TEAK DECK

Dennis O'Neill outlines the best ways to protect and prolong the life of a modern teak deck - with a note or two of caution...

'I SPENT HOURS IN THE WATER IN HURRICANE CONDITIONS'

When John Quinn's boat was knocked down in the 1993 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, his harness broke and he found himself overboard at night in a hurricane-strength storm. Amazingly he lived to tell the tale, as Mark Chisnell discovered

A charter to remember...

Chartering a yacht can make for the holiday of a lifetime, but it's worth knowing what to expect so that you can pick the right one for you. The sailing area, expected conditions, kind of boat, and level of support you want while away can make all the difference for you and your crew. Picking something that is within your budget and level of experience will reduce stress for everyone. Having said that, most good companies can provide as much or as little suport as you want, so that you can achieve more than you might at first believe, especially with a skipper on board, or as part of a flotilla. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Happy planning!

ADVENTURE SPIRITED CORINTHIAN SAILING

Sailing through the Corinth Canal to explore the Saronic islands was a breezy blast for Heather Prentice and family

ADVENTURE WILD CARIBBEAN

An Australian family revisit beloved small Caribbean islands and learn the joy of swimming with turtles

FIRST TEST HANSE 360

Theo Stocker braves the wintry weather to go for a blast in Hanse's new big little cruiser to see whether she is as easily driven as her predecessors

High Latitude Challenge 2026-2027

Sailing to high latitudes has become increasingly popular, with the Northwest Passage in the Arctic, and, at the other extreme, the Antarctic Peninsula, recording the largest number of visiting yachts in any one year in 2024.

Dreamers and adventurers

One of life’s pleasures is to support others as they tackle their dreams and remotely sweep you aboard to share both triumph and disaster.

Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle race returns to Falmouth after 41 years

For the first time in over 40 years the Yachting Monthly Triangle Race, now called the Celtic Triangle, returns to its original host port of Falmouth where it all began in 1984.

Charlie Dalin wins Vendée Globe, smashes record by nine days

Charlie Dalin has secured victory in one of the world’s toughest races, the Vendée Globe, a non-stop, solo dash around the world, setting an incredible new record on his foiling IMOCA Macif Santé Prévoyance, knocking nine days off the previous record.

Sunsail from the heart of the Adriatic

Discover the unspoiled charm of Croatia's stunning Adriatic islands from the Sunsail base at Marina Agana. Don't just sail, Sunsail

HOMEWATERS BIG ADVENTURES, LITTLE PEOPLE

Would a charter in British waters be a happy experiment for Georgie Stocker and her family? Future cruising plans hung in the balance...

Yachting tailor-made for you

Wherever you want to sail, Goolets will give you a charter that exceeds your dreams

How to pick up this tricky mooring solo?

Q John has been sailing with friends for many years but has finally decided to buy his own yacht.

A month navigating the Bijagos islands

Maxence and Victor Ansquer stop at Guinea-Bissau's isolated islands on their world voyage

Do you really need an active radar reflector?

Simon Hampton-Matthews, chair of the Cruising Association's RATS committee, discusses radar reflectors and if they're still the best way to be seen on the water

Saildrive maintenance

Stu Davies shares his tips for making sure your boat's saildrive runs smoothly

Elan Impression 43

High, wide and thoroughly modern, Elan's new 143 offers a remarkably roomy interior and more performance than you might expect, as David Harding discovers

PLB registration could be mandatory

Personal Locator Beacon registration in the UK could become mandatory under new proposals by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Is foiling really the future of cruising?

Foiling technology has revolutionised the world of sailboat racing, but can it make its way to cruising yachts too? Saša Fegić reports

Warning to check your gas regulator!

PBO reader Alan Thorne suffered a harrowing lesson in the importance of using marine-grade gas regulators on board when a 'fireball' ignited.