This year marks the 44th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which has now earned its place alongside the Fastnet Race and Sydney Hobart as one of the classic…
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Columbia: a completely reinvented stunning classic yacht
What particularly strikes you as you step on board Columbia is the atmosphere. Judging from the beaming owners and crew, this is clearly a much-loved yacht, and the pride that…
Best sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising
The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race count down timers. And yet still there’s utter simplicity of…
First look: SailScow 37 – ocean racing inspired cruiser
Much of the drive towards scow bow cruising yachts is driven by top level racing sailors. Armel Tripon, who raced the then radical Sam Manuard-designed IMOCA 60 L’Occitane en Provence…
Best paddle board: Top SUPs for beginners and seasoned experts
Given its significant increase in popularity in recent years, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) likely requires no introduction for those who spend time on the water. If you’re interested in joining…
What happened when the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens ran away to sea?
When a person is hit by the call of the sea – a wild call which, as Masefield observed, cannot be denied – today’s world offers many options. Varied they…
America’s Cup: What do we know about the teams with 1 year to go
There is now just 1 year to go until the America’s Cup proper kicks off in Barcelona, where Emirates Team New Zealand will take on the winner of the challengers…
Where are we sailing now? Years of cruising data reveals changing habits
I have been tracking the global movement of cruising boats since 1987, when I published the results of my first survey on this subject. In the intervening 35 years I’ve…
5 reasons to follow the 30th anniversary Transat Jacques Vabre
The Transat Jacques Vabre is one of the ultimate tests of short-handed racing, a double-handed dash from France that sees many of the world’s top racing machines take on the…
Prime Day boating deals 2023: These 9 Big Deal Days offers are going fast
This year we’ve seen plenty of mediocre Prime Day boating deals, and with Prime Big Deal Days here until midnight there are plenty more around, but you won’t find any…
November 2023 – on sale 12 October
In Yachting World November 2023 we bring you essential advice for high latitude cruising, Skip Novak’s story of an expedition to the remote South Sandwich Islands and get the latest…
First look: Swan 108 – new maxi-era Swan
Nautor’s latest model – billed as being the first in the yard’s new Maxi Swan era – was launched in June this year and underwent sea trials in Finland’s Gulf…
M5 exclusive pictures: Ron Holland, an airplane and the largest ever sloop
The incredible M5 (ex-Mirabella V) is about to embark on a Pacific crossing, and seen here with her designer and naval architect Ron Holland. Photo: Ron Holland This 77.6-metre underwent…
Garmin Instinct – big savings on one of the best smart watches I’ve tested
What it lacks in grace, it certainly makes up for in function. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Instinct Solar is a great sports watch that can go anywhere. A…
Best Icom VHF: 6 of the most reliable radios on the market
With over 50 years of experience developing two-way radio products globally, it’s no surprise that the best Icom VHF radios are sought-after equipment in the marine industry. Whether you’re searching…
J Class: the enduring appeal of the world’s most majestic yachts
One of the most awe-inspiring sights in modern yachting is the Spirit of Tradition fleet blasting off the start line at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. It happens every year…
First look: Skaw Paradise – mould-breaking mini scow
The Skaw Paradise is a very beamy 11.3m foiling scow bow cruiser with its roots firmly in the racing scene, but with the concepts reworked to produce an ultimate cruiser.…
Best kayak helmet: Head protection for paddlers and boarders
The importance of wearing the best kayak helmet can’t be overstated. Like the best lifejacket, it could very well save your life – it’s as simple as that. But it…
A stunning superyacht showdown in Palma
Lying beneath the limestone mountains of Mallorca, the Bay of Palma draws in a sea breeze almost every afternoon in summer. It builds lazily through the morning and peters away…
Coolest boats: Cadet dinghy
“I’ve been lucky enough to sail on a good selection of the ‘coolest’ yachts and I remember the excitement of the first time sailing each of them as I’m something…