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Free Spirit

Travelling solo is liberating. Here Becky Wiggins chooses six of the best cruise lines for independent travellers.

Ahead Of The Curve

How does the world’s oldest freshwater yacht race handle safety on board? ROB KOTHE talks to organisers and competitors in the Chicago-Mackinac

‘Have A Steady First Day'

ANDY RICE talks to Hannah Mills about her ‘perfect race’, her first outing at Weymouth 2012 with Saskia Clark. “Have a steady first day,” their coach had advised...

New Nacras On Test

The Nacra 15 FCS and the Nacra 15 One FCS are new on the foiling scene. We asked world class sailors CHRIS RASHLEY and Chloe Collenette to test them out

Percentage Sailing

Using the numbers to help decide your race tactics is not only sensible, it’s fast, says Paralympian HELENA LUCAS

No Sleep Till Torbay

Tricky conditions in Torbay tested the mettle of professional and amateur sailors from 20 countries at the J/70 worlds. It was keelboat racing at its best

True Colours

Pretty whitewashed villages, ancient Greek history and ree owing local wine make the clades a dream destination or an island ho ing adventure with friends, says Rhian Colley

Hot Destinations

Everywhere’s special but sometimes places become more special than ever, whether because they’re suddenly hip or because of an anniversary or other event. Nick Dalton suggests some of the coolest cruises to aim for in 2020…

Land Of Fire And Ice

Soaring peaks, hot springs and mind-blowing scenery make a voyage around Iceland with Saga Cruises an exhilarating adventure, discovers Sally Hales

The Secret History

Gary Buchanan sets sail on the Eastern Danube from Budapest to Bucharest and discovers intriguing architecture, landscapes and legends

Perfect Day

Waterslides, swim-up bars and caster-sugar sands… Sara Macefield and family check out Royal Caribbean’s new private island retreat

The 10 Key Boating Stories You Need To Read

Basic Stories of boating

Living Aboard In London

Richard Rogers reflects on the many joys (and occasional hardships) of city life on a 41ft yacht.

Rescue At Flat Rock

A navigational error by skipper Owen Moorhouse kicked off a daring helicopter rescue mission and made him a local TV celebrity.

Twin Keel Performers

Don’t be fooled into thinking twin keels means stodgy performance – some can really fly, says Peter Poland.

Made Of Mettle

When James Oakley receives some devastating health news, he becomes more determined than ever to complete his home-built aluminium speedboat. Mike Taylor finds out more...

The Second Generation Of The Jeanneau's NC Range Sets Out

The second generation of the NC range sets out to be an even more practical, polished performer – we see if it delivers

Turkish Delight

The third leg of Fiona and Frank’s Turkish odyssey sees them venture deeper into the Gulf of Gškova’s beguiling waters

Test-The Flow Of Evolution

Hot off the 2020 production line, we have nine exciting and eye-catching wave boards in the test lineup to whet your appetite. Some of the boards were so eagerly anticipated, that the first delivery had already sold from pre-order, meaning we had to patiently wait for the second shipments to drop before we got our hands on them! Of the nine here, six hail from completely new ranges for the coming season, making it quite possibly one of the biggest refreshes the wave market has seen for some time. And since we’ve already been experiencing some excellent autumn conditions, there has been plenty of kit and conditions for our test team to get their teeth into.

Adventure The Challenge Of The Atlantic

Erin Carey and her family are tested by gear failure during their 17-day crossing from St Maarten to the Azores.

Marex 360 CC

The Norwegian yard has made its name building practical and cleverly thought out boats but the 360 CC is one of its best yet

A Self-Indulgent Summer

When a tidy used Broom 41 caught Keith Wheeler’s eye, he simply couldn’t resist her charms, whisking her away on a three-month maiden adventure from Plymouth to the Inner Hebrides

Off The Beaten Track

Minke Lohrengel explores the remote parts of the Caribbean’s San Blas archipelago

Rites Of Passage St Kilda & Back

The weather gods smiled on Mary Max as she sailed to these remote Scottish islands, which are often exposed to the might of the Atlantic

Coast 250

Producing a boat that planes under power and sails like a thorough bred has been an elusive quest for decades. Has Swallow Yachts’ Coast 250 succeeded where others have failed?

Shared Ownership How To Make Your Dream Boat A Reality

A yacht is a doorway to your own world, or a never-ending cost-benefit analysis. Will Bruton takes a look at the beauty of shared ownership and the new alternatives

38-Point Lay-Up Checklist

Whether your boat is coming out for the winter or remaining on its berth, there are plenty of jobs that need doing to reduce the likelihood of winter taking its toll, says Ben Sutcliffe-Davies

26th Parallel: Further North

Former PWA wave world champion Scott McKercher and Red Bull Storm Chase champion Jaeger Stone teamed up with Geraldton based photographer / fireman, Mathias Moerman, for a mission further north than their normal haunts on the West Australian coastline; the crew tell the tale of an epic score.

An Obsession With Quality

David Ezzy is one of windsurfing’s pioneers; a Ho’okipa stalwart who has built a brand around his passion for windsurfing and obsession with quality. From sailing the biggest days to designing innovative sails, everything is done with pure dedication to his craft. His son, Graham Ezzy, gives us a candid insight into David’s life.

Living The Dream?

Are the current crop of pro windsurfers living the dream, or has life as a pro sailor become a stressful job involving pressure with a tonne of associated hard work for meagre rewards? John Carter does some research whilst on assignment for the Starboard team’s photo shoot in Western Australia.