For six days in May last year Britain held its breath as the search went on for Cheeki Rafiki and her crew. Signals had been reported and hopes were kindled…
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10 facts you may not know about the J Class
From sail numbers to deck gear, discover interesting facts about the J Class and how this regatta has left a lasting mark on sailing
Baby on board: a parents’ guide to the challenges and rewards of sailing with children
Like any couple on the brink of starting a family James and I would talk about having a baby, but couldn’t really comprehend how it would work sailing with children.…
5 tips: bowman signals. Get a great start with clear signs to helmsman and trimmers
Five seconds to the start and the row of bows is accelerating towards the line. A boat to windward is early and obscuring your view of the start boat. The…
Recommissioning: how to prepare your yacht to sail away after laying up
If you are leaving your boat for a period of time it may work out well to leave a job list with the yard or associated workmen, so inquire about…
Velsheda JK7
VELSHEDA JK7 Designed by: Charles Nicholson, reconfigured in 1996 by Gerard Dykstra Build: Camper & Nicholsons in 1933 Identifying features: Dark blue hull; classic deck features including double doghouse; blue,…
Ranger J5 – the first completely new J Class yacht
RANGER J5 Designed by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens. Re-worked by Studio Scanu, Reichel-Pugh, and Fred Elliott Build: Danish Yacht Boatyard in 2002/3 Identifying features: White hull, barrel bow Odds:…
Hanuman JK6
J class yacht Hanuman is the modern interpretation of Sir Tommy Sopwith’s 1936 J Class Endeavour II. Named after a Hindu monkey god descended from the wind god Pavana, this…
J Class yacht Rainbow J/H2 – the Dutch destroyer
Replica of original Rainbow, designed by Starling Burgess in 1931 and hastily revisited for the 1934 America’s Cup Defence. Rainbow beat Endeavour, although she was acknowledged to be slower. Redesigned…
J Class yacht Lionheart J/H1 – replica of an original that was never built
Replica of an original design by Burgess/Stephens in 1936, reconfigured by André Hoek. Built by Freddie Bloemsma and Claassen Jachtbouw, launched 2010 Identifying features: Black hull like Rainbow, but squared…
Endeavour JK4
Endeavour JK4 (original) Designed by: C.E. Nicholson, re-configured by Dykstra & Partners Build: Camper & Nicholsons, in steel, in 1934. Skipper: Simon Lacey Identifying features: Navy blue hull, Breton-striped crew…
How to lay up a yacht abroad: cruisers find they can fly home and still save money
A high percentage of cruisers we meet plan to lay up a yacht in a safe place to fly home, often once a year. Since international air travel has never…
Win Win: a 108ft carbon superyacht designed as a dual-purpose cruiser-racer
Javier Jaudenes is a name you probably will not have heard of before. But, judging from these explosive pictures of his first superyacht design, Win Win we will be seeing…
Fuel cell from Hydromax: a smaller, lighter, cleaner alternative to diesel generators for battery charging
Hydrogen fuel cells offer a mobile, silent form of power that can be useful for recharging batteries in place of generators. But although the technology has been available to yachtsmen…
Yacht refit tips: you can save costs on refitting a quality cruiser by project managing the work yourself
Have you ever hankered after a top-quality yacht, fitted out to your own requirements, but discounted the idea on the basis of cost? If so, it may be worth looking…
5 tips: sailing to win. Top match racer Ian Williams gives his top tips
Sailing to win - how to win a race and ensure you cross the line first. Tips by top match racer Ian Williams
What’s it like going on a rescue with an RNLI lifeboat crew? We go on exercise to find out
Yachting World’s Matthew Sheahan goes out with the crew of the Falmouth RNLI lifeboat and experiences a ‘man overboard’
Pilot book author Chris Doyle shares some of his favourite places to cruise in the Caribbean
Pilot book author Chris Doyle shares some of his favourite places to cruise in the Caribbean
How cruising sailors can make a real difference by helping bring aid to communities in remote islands
John Neal helps the locals he visits on his remote cruising adventures
Boat of the week – the ever popular Devon Yawl, dating back over 200 years
The origins of the Devon Yawl dates back over 200 years, says David Henshall