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Whats in store…

The summer season is drawing to a close, but that doesn’t stop the sailing world… We’ve still got so much to look forward to, not least Southampton Boat Show and the America’s Cup!

The new October issue front cover shows off the beautiful scenes of sailing in Antarctica. Read about Michael Brookes’ ambitious cruise to the snowfields of the south in search of pristine skiing conditions.

It may look wintery and cold, but we know the summer, or at least the feeling of summer is lingering… thats why this issue dives into cruising from Greece to Sicily, treacherous tho this trip may be…

And, in the same vein, we’ve also got a guide to the top five anchorages in Southern Brittany.

Looking to skill-up this Autumn? The new October issue brings you Tom Fletcher’s list of 5 things he won’t go sailing without… the best gear to out on the water.

This issue looks back at the tears and triumphs of the Olympics, but also ahead, at the America’s Cup. The racing is fully underway, and we’re desperate to find out who the next challenger will be… Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a look at the runners and riders.

Have you got tickets to the Southampton Boat Show? In this new October issue we’ve also got a list of 10 reasons you won’t want to miss out on this year’s excitement – Grab a ticket with our discount code!

And of course, it wouldn’t be an issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting without the musings and adventures of our beloved columnists – Tom Cunliffe, Paul Heiney, Andy Rice & Jess Lloyd-Mostyn.

There is lots more in this issue of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, out now. 

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Show Me More:

• 37th America’s Cup: Key Info, Dates & How to Watch
• Boat Test: C-Cat 48
• Med Mooring Masterclass: How to Moor with Perfect Technique

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Our new September issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting is out now!

If we cast our mind back to April, when Marie Tabarly triumphed in the Ocean Globe Race, it’s safe to say it’s been full steam ahead in the world of sailing ever since. With the excitement of Cowes Week and the Olympics filling July and August, it feels like it’s been quite the summer season… and it’s not over yet! Our new September issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting delves right into the Olympics and the racing action, but it’s not all gold medals and professional sailors… after all, it’s summer in the northern hemisphere, which to us means cruising through the Med and exploring the pristine beaches of Turkey, Greece, or Italy – it’s all in the new September issue.

On the cover of the new September issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting is the a beautiful Balance Catamaran. But this South African based manufacturer isn’t alone, we’ve got an A-Z of mutlihulls for you in the new issue, so that you can get the full low down on the big players in the multihull market, and peruse their latest launches.

It’s hard not to get swept up in the Olympics excitement. So, in the new September issue, we’ve got an exclusive Team GB interview just for you…

Maybe you aren’t dreaming of going for gold, maybe you’re looking for a picturesque spot to anchor in the Med. Well, there’s plenty of warm weather to come, and our new September issue includes the top five anchorages for exploring iconic European cities.

This sounds lovely we know, but does the idea of anchoring fill you with dread? Don’t fret, we’ve also popped in a guide to perfecting your anchoring skills – an anchoring masterclass!

Perhaps you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, or you’re on the hunt for voyage inspiration. Look no further, because this new September issue follows Jenevora Swann and her husband Fergus across the South Atlantic, from Cape Town to Brazil… It was by no means smooth sailing.

You can also expect wonderful columns from the likes of Andy Rice, Paul Heiney, Jess Lloyd-Mostyn, and Tom Cunliffe. You can also listen to Tom Cunliffe’s podcast here on our website!

There is lots more in the September issue of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, out now. 

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The New August Issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting

We’re missing the sunshine, but the summer winds are here and its been a wild ride so far! With the new August issue you won’t miss a thing. From chartering and cruising ground inspiration in Greece and Turkey, to top-tips and guides, along with all the latest news and exclusive interviews from our favourite elite sailors, it’s quite clear the summer sailing season waits for no-one (or the sun).

The cover of the new August issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting says it all… Its the fast and furious Jeanneau Sun Fast 30 OD. Our Editor Sam Jefferson took her out for a spin, he reports, designing an environmentally friendly offshore one design class is a big ask – but Jeanneau’s Sun Fast 30 OD may have cracked it… Its all in the new issue!

Big Wins

Even with the months flying by we haven’t forgotten Maiden’s triumph in the Ocean Globe Race. In the new issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting, we’ve got an exclusive interview with her victorious skipper, Heather Thomas, just for you!

Speaking of races and winners, in this new August issue we’ve got sailing coach John Emmett letting us into the secrets, ahead of the Olympics, of how to win…

Tips and Tricks

We know what its like having one eye on the market, that’s why we’ve hand picked three of the finest brokerage boats… Grab a the new August issue now and take a sneak peak.

Need inspiration? Think turquoise waters, think pristine beaches… we’ve popped a charter guide to Turkey in the new issue, just incase…

Of course it wouldn’t be an issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting without Tom Cunliffe letting us into his life of tips and tricks, this month he tells us how to fix an engine, using a slightly different and more rewarding approach…

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A Note from Editor Sam Jefferson

Who said summer sailing was all about gentle breezes? 2024 has certainly bucked the trend and Sailing Today with yachts and Yachting follows suit. First up, we look back at a storm tossed Round the Island Race and Peter Morton, skipper of winning yacht Notorious tells us how he turned a wild ride into victory. Sticking with amped up sailing, we take the new Jeanneau Sun Fast 30OD for a spin and enjoy the thrills and spills of sailing a stripped out racer designed for the many, not the few.

Slowing down to an altogether more sedate pace, we head for the tranquil waters of the Ionian where veteran sailor Nic Compton explores some of the more peaceful corners of this cruiser’s heaven. Meanwhile, Rod Heikell takes a look at how Homer’s Odyssey has shaped the cruising landscape of Greece and we also look at some un myth-able Greek anchorages. Closer to home, we head to the Scillies where intrepid contributor Tim Good opted to go for a summer cruise with his wide and one year old daughter. A Scilly idea? You can be the judge.

In addition, we have expert advice on the latest weather routing software plus the finest columnists in marine journalism including Rom Cunliffe, Andy Rice, Jess Lloyd-Mostyn and Paul Heiney.

Show Me More:

• Maiden & Tabarly Put Women at Top: Ocean Globe Race Results
• Boat Test: C-Cat 48
• Med Mooring Masterclass: How to Moor with Perfect Technique

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We’re springing into summer with our new June issue! Whether you’re planning a quiet cruise through the mediterranean, or wanting the latest news and exclusives from the Ocean Globe Race, America’s Cup, and the ARKEA Ultim Challenge…. we’ve got it all for you.

The New June Issue: What to expect

Your go-to charter advice, cruising tales, boats for sale, news from the racing and regatta world is waiting for you in the new June issue!

Front Cover Story: Bavaria C46 Boat Test

This month’s front cover shows of the spacious and sporty new Bavaria C46. The German boatbuilder Bavaria has long had a firm grasp on what its public is after… Our Editor, Sam Jefferson, put this latest model to the test, and found the new C46 is no exception.

New June Issue: Destination Guides and Cruising Inspiration

We know you’ve been planning an escape to the med all winter long, so we’ve got a selection of destination guides for you, so you can get inspired, and get sailing!

Peloponnese: Sailing In Peaceful Greece

In this new June issue, our resident charter skipper Tom Fletcher narrates an unusual charter that took him a long way off the traditional tourist trail – to Peloponnese. Feeling inspired yet?

Sailing Turkey: Guide to Finding a Tranquil Turquoise Coast

This month we invite you to sail west from Finike to Bodrum with Jules Riegal. Jules finds a window to the ancient past and a touch of tranquillity amidst the party boats, gulets and holiday crowds of the summer season, providing the perfect guide to sailing in Turkey.

Armel le Cleac’h Interview: Reflections on the Ultimate Challenge

We know you’re desperate for the latest racing and regatta inside scoop, that’s why in this new June issue we’ve got an exclusive interview with elite offshore sailor Armel le Cleac’h. He’s won the Vendee Globe Race and recently completed the extraordinary ARKEA Ultim Challenge – a turbocharged singlehanded around the world race in massive Ultim class trimarans that are up to 32m in length and capable of speeds of over 40kn. 

French Canal Guide: How to Travel 800 Miles through France

Slowing down the pace of life with a different kind of adventure, in the new June issue Nic Compton treats us to a French canal guide, a ‘how-to’ on travelling 800 miles through France by boat – Idyllic.

America’s Cup: Update on Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia Team

There’s much to look forward this year in the racing calendar from the Round The Island Race to the Olympics… but not much further in the distance is the 37th America’s Cup, and preparations are in full flow. The new June issue deep dives into INEOS Britannia, this year’s official challenger. So how are they doing? Sam Jefferson caught up with the team to find out…

More in the New June Issue

As usual, this new June issue is also packed full of marina guides, latest kit and gear developments buying advice, the finest brokerage boats, and much more…

Read More:

• Maiden & Tabarly Put Women at Top: Ocean Globe Race Results
• Boat Test: C-Cat 48
• Peloponnese: Sailing In Peaceful Greece

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The new May issue is out, bringing with it a feast of charter advice, cruising tales, boats for sale, news from the racing and regatta world, and much more!

From inspiration and excitement, to advice and latest stories, we’ve got it all for you this month. Kicking off the May issue’s multihull madness is a spectacular cover, showing Giles Scott’s vivid red SailGP racer, right in the action.

New May Issue: Giles Scott Interview

In this new May issue we’ve got an exclusive interview for you. Racing ace, Giles Scott, talks SailGP and taking the help from Ben Ainslie.

Tuamotus, French Polynesia, by Catamaran

Is it inspiration you’re after? What could be more inspiring than the picturesque beaches and atolls of French Polynesia? This month, Jenevora Swann treats us to tales of heading off the beaten track in the South Seas.

Summer Races and Regatta Guide

With the new May issue inbound it feels like summer… so here’s a round up of all the big sailing events this year – worldwide!

RYA Dinghy Show

Also in this new issue, Milly Karsten gives us a round up of a jam-packed weekend at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2024.

Guide to Chartering in Croatia

Look for a summer sailing spot? Sue Pelling treats us to a charter guide to Croatia, discussing the unspoilt Dalmatian Coast and the pristine sailing destination.

Multihull Boat test: Bali Catsmart

Editor, Sam Jefferson, has some fresh multihull boat tests for you this month – check out the voluminous cruising Bali Catsmart with him!

Boats For Sale

It couldn’t hurt to take a small peak at the market… The new May issue brings you three of the finest brokerage boats, hand-picked just for you.

Buyer’s Guide: Boat Wraps

Has spring got you thinking about freshening up? Maybe it should, because we’ve got a guide to boat wraps for you – a relatively new way of giving your boat’s hull a refresh.

Read More:

• Boat Test: C-Cat 48
• Multihull Show 2024: Tickets and Info
• Sailing French Polynesia: The Dangerous Archipelago of Tuamotus

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The April Issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting is out now, packed with adventure, races, running aground and relaxing summer charter ideas. The glowing Dufour 370 on the cover has been taken out for a test by our Editor Sam Jefferson. In this latest issue he gives us a full run down on our this surprisingly large ‘small’ yacht – check out the video to see how it went.

This month Tom Cunliffe doesn’t fail to entertain with his salty adventure accounts. Read about his musings on the tricky business of running aground, his recalling of a near miss on the Beaulieu River, and how to get unstuck.

Is it inspiration you are after? Perhaps a Mediterranean Flotilla will help… Janet McMeekin gives us a novices view of the fun and frolics of a Greek flotilla holiday.

Check the April issue’s New Boats section! We’ve hand picked some of the top boats for sale just for you – Its now spring and its time to unfurl those sails.

Antifouling is changing as it becomes as sustainability becomes priority – this issue includes Sam Fortescue’s examination of the latest foul developments.

It’s that time to stop dreaming about summer escapes, and start planning them instead… Our latest issue provides a guide of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily by Sue Pelling, as she voyages through what the mediterranean has to offer for an exciting yet peaceful charter holiday.

This month we’ve got an exclusive interview for you – Georgie Corlett-Pitt talks to Chris Sheehan, winning skipper of the RORC Transatlantic Race. Read about the challenges he went through to make his win all the sweeter.

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Yachting Year is fast becoming the must read annual for discerning sailors.

Rob Peake, one of the finest editors in the industry, has sailed his seasoned eye over
the pages of Classic Boat, Sailing Today and Yachts and Yachting, selected the
finest stories, and distilled them into one bumper issue for you to enjoy. Whether you
want to follow the harum scarum high speed action of the RORC Caribbean 600,
appreciate the glorious beauty of the recently restored Sparkman and Stephens
ketch Baruna, or get away from it all with cruising yarns from Greece to Croatia, this
is your chance to make the great escape.

Inside the issue:

• Baruna: restoration of a Sparkman and Stephens legend
• Jeanneau Yachts 55 on test
• Buyer’s guide to blue water kit
• Chartering in Greece and Croatia
  …and much more

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Welcome to the March issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting! Here’s a little glimpse into the latest edition… 

“It may still be a bit chilly on the water but the March issue of Sailing Today with Yachts and
Yachting will warm the cockles of your heart as it ushers in a new sailing season. To this end,
we have a selection of sailing stories to inspire you. Close to home, local sailor Don Smith
works the tides through the treacherous Menai Strait while further afield we look at how to
stay Orca safe if you’re heading south towards the Med. We also take a look at how a cruise
to Albanai can save you a fortune in VAT. Aside from that, we look at one of the most action
packed Sydney Hobart races on record and travel back in time with Rod Heikell to the birth
of lflotilla sailing in Greece. All that plus boat tests, gear reviews and top columnists.” 

– Sam Jefferson, Editor. 

Inside the issue:

Italia 12.98 cruiser/racer on test 

Rio Dulce – Guatemala’s hidden hurricane hole

Meet the British Olympic sailing team

How to stay Orca safe off Galicia

Avoid the VAT trap by cruising to Albania

Photo finish in the Sydney- Hobart race

There is tons more in the March 2024 issue of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, out now. Click here to try a single issue or subscribe to the magazine.

Read more:

• RNLI named as the Official 2024 Charity for Round the Island Race
• What to expect at Boatlife 2024
• Barry Pickthall’s Cruising Blog: Milford Haven to Ardglass, via Arklow and Howth

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Our lead cover feature – ‘Solent delights’ – follows the trial of Mark and Nicky Green on their Cobra 850, Waterlilly. Respecting social distancing measures and grabbing time afloat while they could last summer, they managed to enjoy a memorable cruise around the Solent’s better and lesser known gems.

Former magazine editor Sam Fortescue grabbed the chance to sail the new Moody DS41, a winner in our British Yachting Awards. The award showed how this much-loved brand is as strong as ever in the hands of distributors Inspiration Marine in the UK and Ireland, but Sam took a close look at how it all works on the water.

Rod Heikell writes an interesting article for this issue about cruising as a couple. Anyone who has sailed with their partner knows, this doesn’t always go quite as it is depicted on the stern on the Moody DS41 here! Rod’s advice is gentle and practical, revealing how he shares domestic tasks, runs watches and handles other onboard challenges together with wife Lu.

Spring is around the corner and fingers crossed we’ll be able to get to our boats and get afloat. With time on the water at a premium, you want the best and best value berth you can find. We sift through a few options.

The pandemic has had the effect of pushing up insurance premiums, but  you can still save money. We talk to brokers and include some useful tips from Craftinsure.

A change in propeller can have a dramatic effect on your boatspeed, fuel consumption and handling capabilities. We look at eight on the market.

The Bristol Channel is famous for its fearsome tides, but it also offers access to some superb cruising grounds and welcoming havens. Our monthly Gul’s Eye series visits Portishead Quay Marina.

YouTube has no lack of sailing channels – blue water dreams turned into reality – often with useful advice and absorbing content. Our March issue looks at how easy it is to do this yourself and how exactly you can make it pay.

Every month we take a close look at three used boats on the market. This month we feature a Swan 44 from 1974, this mint-condition Belliure 41 from 1985 and a Tofinou 7 from 2008.

Our monthly books page is always a favourite. This month editor Sam Jefferson reviews two recent publications and one classic, the little known but hugely worthwhile Voyaging, by Captain James W Holmes. Holmes was a painter and the book is illustrated partly with paintings of the ships he sailed on.

We have almost 100 reviews of sailing books – modern and classic – right here!

Pip Hare is the toast of the sailing world as she heads into the north Atlantic in the Vendée Globe. Back when she was in the south, with Cape Horn ahead, we called the Poole sailor on Whatsapp for a chat about her impressive race so far.

Millions of sailors are following the America’s Cup online (our websites have the latest daily) but the story of INEOS Team UK’s incredible comeback in the Prada Cup (the knock-out regatta that determines who races for the America’s Cup) bears closer inspection. Having lost all their races in December, Sir Ben Ainslie and crew then went on to win all their races in January. Our March issue tells the tale in detail.

We’ve all done it, even Emirates Team New Zealand helm Peter Burling! A bad start is never a good way to kick things off, but it doesn’t mean your race is over. Jon Emmett coaches you from the back of the fleet.

There is lots more to enjoy in the March issue of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting. We hope you enjoy it!

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Our virtual British Yachting Awards ceremony was broadcast earlier this month and in our February issue we take a close look at the winners – the Sailor of the Year, the boats and kit of the year, the Outstanding Achievement of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Each catgory is voted for by the readers of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting – thankyou for your 31,000 votes. You can watch the ceremony via the link below.

Natasha Lambert has just become the first person to sail the Atlantic using her sip and puff method. We caught up with Natasha and her parents as they cast off from the Canaries four weeks ago.

We have all been dreaming of getting away and this month we look at Skye, a beatiful and rugged coastline to match anywhere in the world. The tides and the midges need to be taken into account, but you won’t forget your visit to this extraordinary part of the world.

Meanwhile Don Street is sailing in the challenging yet rewarding cruising destination that is Madeira. Given its location, you may need fortification from time to time, but what better place to be for that?

And for those making offshore passages and even thinking of going around the world, our series on cruising long-term continues, with advice on routes, weather patterns and more.

Our boat test is the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1, a modern mix of style, comfort and easy performance. Editor Sam Jefferson finds out if the French giants have produced another winner.

In our gear section, we look closely at which ropes are best for cruising and which for racing boats…

…and also the interesting topic of faux teak, increasingly popular for many reasons. Who can tell the difference?

With the first ever AC75 racing underway in Auckland, our latest issue looks at the four rival teams and their different boats, each hoping to win the America’s Cup.

We catch up with the Vendée Globe skippers, who are now deep in the Southern Ocean, most but not all of them having survived the blistering pace and wild seas that this edition of the race has thrown up.

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