Combine the innovation of the larger Sun Odysseys from Jeanneau’s previous range, with the sportiness of its smaller models, and the potential for this new 9th generation is strong. But…
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Fixing rig failure mid-Pacific: ‘The mast groaned with every roll. It was physically and emotionally extremely stressful’
We were adrift, 2,800 miles into our 4,100-mile Pacific crossing, with only enough fuel to take us another 450 miles. After that, it was anyone’s guess. A month previously we’d…
Racing around the world via the great capes: ‘The feel-good factor you get from mastering complex skills is a big driver’
Four days from the Cape of Good Hope it’s still proving impossible to identify a safe route past the cape and the infamous west-going Agulhas current. At this point we’re…
Inside the Transatlantic sailing experiments stripping celebs (and filmmakers) of control
Should you be invited to be one of a group of 12 strangers sailing across the Atlantic ocean on a small yacht – and you’d all be filmed during the…
We lived our own Odyssey in the Greek Islands
In the lee of the island of Oxia and the low-lying mainland, we altered course and sheeted in, the wind pulsing across the deck of our Voyager 38, Namika. We’d…
How modern mega-ships are ditching fossil fuels in favour of sail power
Some of the largest, boldest yachts of all time are currently in production, and what makes these massive yet radically different projects even feasible is the practical sailing ability provided…
The 62m ketch proving Türkiye can build World-class custom sailing yachts
With the classic looks of a gentleman’s yacht and the gleam of expensive finishing, 62m Simena is the more-than-impressive debut superyacht of Turkish shipyard Ares. The yard’s jump from building…
Why 50 knots has been beaten but not defeated
The trouble with round numbers is they always feel a bit artificial, especially when we’re talking about limits. Sailing’s so-called ‘sound barrier’ at 50 knots is a perfect example. Surely…
Expert tips for leeward gate roundings
The leeward gate, or leeward mark, is the biggest pinch-point on the race course. There’s a huge opportunity to climb up a big ladder if you execute a solid strategy…
World’s coolest yachts: Grainger 075
“Boat ‘cool’ has gone up a notch recently with foilers doing some serious speeds. The 49er has a special place in my sailing history, while the Moth and Switch are…
Has technology reduced sailing’s spirit of adventure? – Nikki Henderson
Now that we’ve entered a new chapter in sailing with the proliferation of affordable, high speed internet at sea, is sailing still actually an adventure? Or has the age of…
Sailing around the world the ‘wrong’ way round: ‘The direct route is 22,000 miles. I’ve done 37,000!’
Sailing around the world solo, through the Southern Oceans, remains one of the sport’s purest challenges. Doing so the ‘wrong way’ round – westabout, against the prevailing weather systems –…
Leopard 46 review: Can the new cat fill the 45’s big shoes?
Every brand has its big seller, its big ticket item. Toyota’s Corolla, Nike’s Air Jordan, Ronald’s Big Mac, etc. For Leopard Yachts, it was the Leopard 45. Also branded as…
How to find the right berth for your yacht: what to look for in a marina
Finding the right berth can be one of the more challenging parts of boat ownership. Availability, location, support and cost rarely line up neatly to deliver as perfect a solution…
Demystifying the tropics: An expert guide to the wind, the weather, and why it really rains
What actually constitutes ‘the tropics’? Navigationally it’s easy to define: the tropics lie between the Tropic of Cancer at 23° 26’N and the Tropic of Capricorn at 23° 26’S, which…
Weaving through the crowded skerries of Norway and Sweden by boat
After many years of cruising in Scandinavia it never ceases to amaze us how many beautiful places beg to be explored along the island-strewn coastlines. It would take a lifetime…
Four of the latest scow cruisers that are rewriting the rules
The blunt-bowed scow revolution is no longer confined to the frantic starting lines of the Mini Transat or Class 40s. This year, a new wave of innovative yacht designers and…
Rallies provide safety, but they don’t replace independent thinking – Nikki Henderson
Fifteen days ago, as I write this from the paradisical shores of French Polynesia, we weighed anchor in the Galapagos aboard Awen, an Outremer 52 and set sail on a…
Sailing from Fiji to New Zealand without an autopilot: ‘The Bay of Islands is a sailing paradise’
In the past five years I’ve done 13 ocean passages. Each has been wildly different, and yet I’m struck with a sense of déja vu as we dock Jacqeau, our…
JPK 1050 review: Absolute top-performing offshore monohull
There are not many production shipyards that specify the weight difference of individual options compared to that of the standard equipment. Fewer still would list single-digit deviations with accounting precision…