Features & Articles
Whether you are looking for some advice on how to look after your boat, want top tips on how to make your yacht win on the racecourse or need some ideas of where to go on your next cruising adventure, read on and be inspired by our collection of sailing related feature articles…
Cruising Guide - Visiting Poole & Portland
Our new virtual broker for Poole, Portland and the wider Dorset area will be Kevin MacDonald.
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Mylor, Cornwall
Top tips on how to make the most of a sail racing start and get ahead of the pack.
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Cruiser Racer Guide
Top tips on how to make the most of a sail racing start and get ahead of the pack.
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6 Reasons to Base Your Boat in Palma
Enjoy sunshine all year round and explore secluded calas in the stunning Balearic Islands.
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The advantages of cruising with a catamaran
Imagine your own private 17 metre luxury Lagoon catamaran, professional crew, and a world cruising itinerary - only for the rich? Guess again...
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The Development of Foiling Sailboats
Following the recent launch of the new Figaro Beneteau 3, we take a look at how foiling has become so prominent in our sport.
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Racing Tips - The Fundamentals of Good Crew Work
We asked Lead Coach for the RYA British Keelboat Academy, Niall Myant-Best, to give us a few tips on how to fine tune your crew work to help propel you to the front of the pack.
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Racing Tips - Downwind Trimming
We asked the experts at North Sails to give us a few tips on how best to trim your spinnaker downwind.
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Racing Tips - Upwind Trimming
We asked Kevin Sproul from Ultimate Sails to give us a few tips on how to get the most from your mainsail upwind.
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Cruising Guide - Visiting Dartmouth
If the West Country is on your list of places to explore, make sure to call into Dartmouth on your travels...
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Top Tips - Sailing Fitness
Get the most out of your strength and conditioning programme with these top tips from Pinnacle Performance.
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Quick fire questions
With so many years in the boating industry, where does your passion lie and why? Also, Sail or Power?
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Harken At The Front
As the Volvo Ocean Race pulled into Cardiff for the UK stopover, we got behind-the-scenes access with Harken, the Official Supplier of winches, blocks, pedestals, travellers, mast car systems and deck
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La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro
This year sees the 49th edition of the La Solitaire du Figaro. This infamous offshore race challenges skippers to sail single handed around a course of 2,000 nautical miles with four stopovers.
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Preparing for the New Season
Use this simple checklist to help ensure your boat is fully prepared for spring and you can enjoy the new season stress free.
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Preparing your Boat for Winter
Taking protective measures before you store your boat for the winter will ensure that it's ready to be back on the water when you are.
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