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Way To Go Wayfarers
Everyone has sailed one of these at some point! DAVID HENSHALL examines the classic all-rounder in its anniversary year.
Bob Fisher
After ETNZ’s victory in the America’s Cup, change is set to take place at all levels. Is an Australian challenge already waiting in the wings?
To The Needles And Around
Avid adventurer BEN FOGLE recounts his tale of this year’s Round the Island Race, which saw some 16,000 sailors taking part
Bob Fisher Opinion
It would be a crying shame were the next America’s Cup not to be held in New Zealand, but it is a possibility in the modern era
Faster Hoists
British Sailing Team 49er crew FYNN STERRITT explains how to perfect your hoisting technique and what to watch out for at the windward mark
Selection Games
TOBY HEPPELL considers how World Sailing’s new equipment selection rules for 2024 could cause problems for two classes
Bob Fisher Opinion
From a new event to rival the America’s Cup to the Middle Sea Race, the Fish asks the question: is foiling now pushing too far?
World Sailing Shake-Up
From an Offshore Worlds to Virtual Sailing, there was much to emerge from this year’s World Sailing annual conference. TOBY HEPPELL reports
Tony Lawson
A decade of dedication to the British offshore scene has seen Team Concise smashing records and launching careers. GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT talks to the man behind the project
London Boat Show
Re-defined and reimagined, the new look London Boat Show may be shorter in duration, but it’s promising more of a spectacle than ever before. We preview what’s in store
A Record Event
More than 200 Moths descended on Lake Garda, with top sailors battling it out for the world championship title.
Lessons Learned
TOBY HEPPELL speaks to Land Rover BAR’s Ben Ainslie about what lessons he will be taking on for the next America’s Cup and BAR Academy’s Youth AC winner, Annabel Vose about her ambitions.
Sails & Set Up
In need of a mid-season boost? GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT talks to industry experts to find out what you can do to maximise your boat’s performance and get the most from your sails.
Inside Track
With a new man at the helm, the first ever IRC Worlds and a foiling revolution all on the cards, it’s an interesting time for IRC.
Nic Asher
From dinghy sailor to pro navigator, ANDI ROBERTSON discovers how Nic Asher made the switch.
Bob Fisher Opinion
The hull for the new America’s Cup class is 75ft long and the rig far taller than the AC50. The foils will hold the key but, with the class rule due this month, nothing is set in stone
600 Sensation
Foilers and non, big boats and small, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to go from stength-to-strength as a ‘bucket list’ race
Glory Days
In celebration of 70 years of Y&Y DAVID HENSHALL looks at how dinghy design development since the Victorian era played a huge part in making sailing more accessible
Member Boost
Newly appointed Head of Sport Development at the RYA, Alistair Dickson talks to TOBY HEPPELL about sailing’s future
Merricks Trust
The John Merricks Sailing Trust is best known for the Tiger Trophy but there is more to the charity than that
Back Before Breakfast
A cracking Round the Island Race saw a new record set and one of the highest finisher rates in recent years.
Andy Rice
With 39 nations competing, the Para World Sailing Championships have been forging ahead, this year held as part of the ever-popular Kiel Week
Ainslie's Cup Experience
Bob Fisher investigates Ben Ainslie’s inaugural Land Rover BAR America’s Cup campaign
Sportsboat Hot Shots
The ultra windy J/70 European Championship saw several female sailors and young teams excel. SUE PELLING discovers their winning ways
Foiling Revolution
ANDY RICE examines the question of whether the future of dinghy racing is destined to be on foils?
Andi Robertson
After this year’s re-vamped Scottish Series turned out to be a ‘classic’, could the changes become a template for other regattas looking to refresh and revive?
Beach Mecca
From twin-wire cats to foiling Lasers, GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT headed out to Wildwind for a week of adrenaline overload
Raising Winners
Paula iIish asks Olympian Penny Clark how parents can best encourage their youngsters in the right direction?
Andi Robertson
Working within the Vendee Globe’s media team gives you a unique insight into the machinations going on behind the scenes
Team Change
TOBY HEPPELL reports as the crew of AkzoNobel is plunged into uncertainty