CATEGORIES
INSIDE OUT
WE SHOWCASE THREE OF THE LATEST STANDOUT SAILING SUPERYACHTS FOR THEIR ABILITY TO BRING THE OUTSIDE IN – STARTING WITH THIS VISUAL FEAST, CeFeA
Caribbean 100-footers showdown
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE WORLD OF YACHTING
CHASING 80 KNOTS
THE SPEED SAILING RECORD HAS STOOD FOR 10 YEARS, BUT TWO NEW CHALLENGERS ARE LINING UP TO MOVE THE DIAL TO 80+ KNOTS, MARK CHISNELL REPORTS
The Xtra Mile
X-Yachts’ new flagship X5 6 combines luxury, style and power with a practical and seamanlike approach for extended cruising
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?
THE SWAN 58 HAS AN AMBITIOUS DESIGN REMIT OF BEING A FAST, LUXURY BLUEWATER CRUISER THAT CAN ALSO BE HANDLED BY A COUPLE. DOES IT SUCCEED?
5 Expert Tips Simon Fry on Upwind Headsail Trimming
Simon ‘Stir’ Fry is a world-class trimmer with wins in a huge range of classes. He shares headsail set-up tips with Andy Rice
Fresh Approach
"A refreshing new brand building fast and spacious cats out of volcanic rock and plastic bottles? Toby Hodges was intrigued"
New keel check rules for 2022
A change to World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) means that as of 1 January 2022, all yachts competing in OSR Category 0 through to Category 3 must have been inspected by a qualified person within 24 months of the start of the race or after a grounding, whichever is later.
BEST YACHTS OF 2022
24 YACHTS TRIALLED, 5 CATEGORY WINNERS, 3 SPECIAL MENTIONS. TOBY HODGES REPORTS ON A BUMPER EUROPEAN YACHT OF THE YEAR
Oyster and new ARC adventures
The crews of 25 Oyster yachts set off from Antigua on 9 January on the first leg of the Oyster World Rally, a 16-month fully supported circumnavigation. The 27,000-mile adventure comprises 25 stops around the world and is the third edition for the British brand. The first leg sails to Panama City, where the fleet will regroup in early February to transit the canal.
5 Expert Tips — Chris Nicholson on How to Steer at Night
Chris Nicholson is one of the most experienced ocean racing skippers in the world. He shares advice on night helming with Andy Rice.
Arctic Spirit
Battling severe weather in an ice field, the crew are floored when the schooner Bowdoin dives beneath a freezing wave
Green and Pleasant Land
An early summer cruise along England's south coast proved an unexpected treat for Phil Johnson
Taming a Cat
Moving to a performance multihull can be a leap for even the most experienced cruiser.
Lucky Man
Tom Slingsby is on a roll. He talks to Helen Fretter about sailing at the very top of the sport, and how he got there
Bid to reinstate Paralympic sailing
World Sailing has launched a bid to reinstate sailing as a Paralympic sport in time for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The ‘Back the Bid’ #SailtoLA campaign is being supported by many big names in the sport.
A Boys' Adventure
An adventurous sail with his teenage crew in the Caribbean is a sobering experience for Lou Boudreau
EXTRAORDINARY BOATS
NIC COMPTON ON CLARIONET
F1 rematch in the America's Cup
Since entries for the 37th America’s Cup opened on 1 December 2021, two teams have confirmed they will be challenging.
MASTERCLASS
RACHAEL SPROT ON HANDLING BIGGER BOATS
TRANSAT TACTICS
THE TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE SAW SOME REMARKABLE VICTORIES – RUPERT HOLMES FINDS OUT WHAT LESSONS CAN BE LEARNED FOR ANYONE WHO SAILS LONG DISTANCES
TAKING OWNERSHIP
WILL BRUTON ON BUYING A ‘READY TO SAIL’ YACHT
Middle Sea Race outcome contested
The 42nd Rolex Middle Sea Race, the 600-mile offshore that starts and finishes in Malta, proved ferocious both on and off the water.
HOMEWARD BOUND
WITH ALL PORTS ACROSS THE PACIFIC CLOSED, CARLOS CUADRADO FACED A 3,400-MILE NON-STOP SOLO PASSAGE TO MAKE IT HOME TO AUSTRALIA
CRUISING IN COMPANY
RALLY ENTRIES ARE BOOMING LIKE NEVER BEFORE – WE DISCOVER THE ALLURE OF CRUISING IN COMPANY. PLUS OUR ESSENTIAL LISTING OF ORGANISED RALLIES TO TAKE YOU ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
MASTERCLASS
PIP HARE ON TUNING YOUR AUTOPILOT
New rule book for America's Cup
A one-design AC40 has been confirmed for the Youth and Women’s America’s Cups – and may also be used for AC75 component testing
Yachting – 5 Expert Tips
How to put together a winning team
SKIP NOVAK
ASKING THE UNASKABLE QUESTION: WHEN IS IT TIME TO GIVE UP SAIL IN FAVOUR OF POWER?
NEW YACHTS
RUPERT HOLMES REPORTS ON INNOVATIVE CRUISERS AND THE LATEST FOILERS