The Pegasus 50 is one of the standout yachts we have trialled in recent years. It’s a brilliant design for both its performance ability in lighter breezes, and its deck…
Considering your first catamaran? Start here
Imagine sailing gin-clear waters, waking up to panoramic ocean views, and having the freedom to explore some of the most stunning sailing destinations around the world. Whether you’re drawn to…
How to learn traditional sailing skills: Why learning historic boat handling skills make you a better yacht sailor
I came to traditional sailing by accident, but now I’m here, I’m a convert. And that’s because sailing traditional boats will make you a better all-round sailor. Don’t believe me?…
Monaco win the Admiral’s Cup: Jolt team take victory after high tension finish to Rolex Fastnet Race
The Yacht Club de Monaco team of Jolt 6, skippered by Pierre Casiraghi and Jolt 3, skippered by Peter Harrison, has won the 2025 Admiral’s Cup after a high tension…
Inside a Foiling Giant: An Onboard Tour of Ultime Banque Populaire XI
Banque Populaire XI isn’t just any boat; it’s a floating testament to the bleeding edge of sailing technology, designed for record-breaking speeds and gruelling ocean races. Sam Goodchild, fresh from…
Battle of 100-footers in 100th Fastnet: BlackJack wins match race for monohull line honours
The monohull line honours winner of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race is BlackJack 100, finishing the 695-mile race at 0021 (BST), early on Tuesday 29 July after 2d 12h 31m…
Rolex Fastnet Race: SVR-Lazartigue first to finish after 35-knot run home
The first boat to finish the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race is the Ultime SVR-Lazartigue, which won multihull line honours this morning, Monday 28 July, crossing the line at 0438 (BST) this…
Fastnet 2025: first Ultimes round the Rock… and light the afterburners
The leaders in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race have rounded the Fastnet Rock after 1 day and 4 hours of racing. After a relatively slow first 24 hours, which saw…
Record-breaking 444-boat fleet starts Rolex Fastnet Race (and just 3 have retired after Day 1)
A record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race today, Saturday 26 July, with 444 boats and over 3,500 competitors setting off on the 695-mile epic…
2025 Fastnet forecast for ‘350-mile windward-leeward’ race: Conrad Humpheys walks the course
In sharp contrast to the dramatic conditions which saw the 2023 and 2021 fleets decimated by retirements and damage, the 3,000-plus crews sailing 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race look set to…
Rolex Fastnet Race set to be biggest offshore race ever – here’s who to watch for in the incredible fleet
The Rolex Fastnet Race looks set to celebrate its 100th birthday (24 years sponsored by Rolex) with a record fleet, making this year’s running the biggest offshore race ever. The…
The ‘other’ Cup: Admiral’s Cup builds to high tension finish at the Rolex Fastnet Race
“I think it’s really good when we see the team’s owners get together, put on the same t-shirt, fly the flag and come; and I think the sport’s really missed…
Why you should always aim to share all roles onboard… both above and below decks
Yet another wave slammed into our topsides. The carbon drum hull of the yacht we were racing echoed with a thunderous hum as we accelerated, surfing a wave. We were…
5 expert tips to help you better understand sailing heel angles
Keelboat sailors obsess about maintaining the optimum angle of heel. According to Chris ‘Twiggy’ Grube, it’s a good obsession to have, and keeping consistently to that ideal heel is a…
Sailors share their favourite European secret cruising spots
A European sailing holiday is where many of us first developed a love of discovering unfamiliar anchorages. There’s something about nosing your way into a new bay on a balmy…
Sail GP Portsmouth set for full-on Solent ‘obstacle course’
The hotly anticipated British leg of the SailGP circuit, the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, takes place this weekend from 19-20 July. Twelve F50s will be racing…
‘This America’s Cup dispute could lead down a difficult alley’ – Matt Sheahan
Unsightly and unnecessary public spat that has little to do with sailing… or another example of the extraordinary lengths some teams will go to win the America’s Cup? Whatever your…
Admiral’s Cup bounces back – is this the pinnacle of ‘big boat’ racing once again?
The Admiral’s Cup returns, for the first time in 22 years, with a bumper fleet of 15 international teams racing in the Solent from 19-26 July, before the event concludes…
When should you upgrade your yacht and when should you sell it
A well-found GRP hull can, as environmentalists are right to highlight, have a long life. But taking the decision to refit a yacht that’s decades old can involve complex work.…
How to follow the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race 2025
The Fastnet Race in 2025 will be the a special 100th anniversary of the event and is set to be the largest offshore yacht race in the world, with over…