CATEGORIES

PERFECT PITCH

The world’s biggest regatta is currently minus a title sponsor. It’s Kate Johnson’s job to find one. How’s that going? asks ROB PEAKE

CHOPPY WATERS

Despite criticism of World Sailing in recent years, its president Kim Andersen is determined to see his changes through and intends to stand again, hears ROB KOTHE

SLINGSBY PINS THE MOTHS

The Moth Worlds always attracts the very best sailors. This year among them was Tom Slingsby, who’d never won the event before. ROB KOTHE tells the story

CHANGING TIMES

The big guns took the headlines in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, but behind them an epic race was brewing that heralded a new fleet on the horizon, says ROB KOTHE

RUNNING THE SHOW

What happens out of sight determines whether a race is a well-oiled machine or a shambles. RUPERT HOLMES looks at race management systems and equipment

BOARD GAMES

If it’s tough being the daughter of a two-times Olympian, Emma Wilson is coping just fine, finds ROB PEAKE

FUTURE PROOFING

In the second part of our look at sustainable sailing, RUPERT HOLMES considers what sailors can do to minimise the impact of our sport

BANG UP TO DATE

The International 14 has enjoyed several very dierent moments in the limelight over the past century. With a new version built by Ovington, it may be about to have another, says ANDY RICE

FROM THE BOTTOM UP

Don’t let the leeward mark become a directionless flurry. The smart boats have their strategy sorted as they exit, says MARK RUSHALL

ATLANTIC ESCAPADE

The Atlantic islands of the coast of north Africa and Portugal could be the ideal holiday destination for those with adventure in their blood, writes SUE PELLING

The berth of a new season

Spring is upon us and the time is ripe to start looking for a new berth for your yacht. So what are the options out there? Sam Jefferson investigates

Summit to peak your interest

In Scotland, a Munro is a mountain peak over 3,000 feet high. ‘Bagging’ a Munro by reaching the summit is a popular pursuit for hikers – and you can reach a fair few of them by water

Out of the blue

The Outbound 46 is a tried and tested bluewater cruiser with a strong reputation in the US. Sam Jefferson steps aboard to see if she can impress on this side of the pond

Not All Who Wander are Lost

Margaret Dye’s dinghy cruising exploits in a 16ft Wayfarer in the company of her husband Frank are the stuff of legend. She looks back on some of their hair raising adventures

Gorgeous Galicia

Miranda Prynne sails the islands of Spain’s Celtic corner, where she encounters a different language, landscape and climate to the rest of the arid Iberian Peninsula

Tidal bores explained

Britain has the highest concentration of tidal bores anywhere in the world – but what causes them to form? William Thomson explains these phenomena

Tom Cunliffe

Compasses have been guiding sailors to safe ports since time immemorial. When they work, they are incredible - but they do have their drawbacks

Dufour doubles up

Renowned monohull builder Dufour has taken its first foray into the cat market with the brand new Dufour 48. Helm charter broker James Foot went out to Croatia to put hull number nine through her paces

FOX'S MARINA & BOATYARD

IPSWICH, SUFFOLK 52° 02.0’N, 001° 09.1’E Fox’s marina on the beautiful Orwell offers a safe haven and world class boat repairs as Emma Bamford discovers

By way of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay has engendered fear in sailors since records began. Yet the fabled ‘bay of storms’ simply needs to be treated with respect, as Biscay veteran Henry Buchanan explains

Paul Heys

In the sometimes faceless world of yacht brokerage, Paul Heys brought a mixture of panache and dash – plus bags of sailing talent. He sadly died this year and is a worthy posthumous winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award

WILSON'S BOATYARD HAYLING ISLAND, WEST SUSSEX 50° 47.4' N, 000° 57.6' W

The south coast is famed for its array of marinas, less so for value for money moorings – yet Wilson's Boatyard offers just that, writes Emma Bamford

Heavenly Honduras

The Bay Islands of Honduras are something of a forgotten paradise for cruising. Jenevora Swann lifts the lid on this sailors’ playground

Swelly Good

The Menai Strait is one of the most fascinating and challenging stretches of water to traverse – Miranda Prynne helps you plot a way through

Bling me sunshine

Beneteau has come over all stylish and sophisticated with its new First 53 – and the result is rather beguiling, as Sam Jefferson discovers

On the beach

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is a chance for many to fulfil a dream – yet it is one that takes many forms. Sam Jefferson chatted to some of those who were, in old sailors’ parlance, on the beach – looking for a place on a yacht

Across the great divide

Sailing from Turkey to Greece is a relatively short journey, but it’s also a voyage between continents and the contrast is enchanting, as Trystan Grace discovered

WATERWAYS of the TSARS

A Viking river cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg is the opportunity to experience the cultural and historical treasures of Russia, discovers Liz Jarvis

The blue PLANET

An Antarctica cruise is the ultimate wishlist adventure – and exploring this extraordinary region is easier by ship. Nick Dalton has the lowdown

NEW SHIPS coming soon

Rebecca Bradbury selects the latest stylish, state-of-the-art river ships designed for destination immersion