FAST 40 gathers Pace

We sailed with UK solo sailor Alan Roberts at Cowes Week 2015, where we were able to glean some valuable advice for the growing fleet of sailors that are taking to shorthanded sailing. Solo sailor Alan Roberts had the best British result in the Solitaire du Figaro in June 2015 During Cowes Week 2015, I…

In the seventh instalment of our Bluewater Sailing Techniques series, we show you the quickest way to stop your boat under spinnaker when the crew go overboard What would you do if someone fell overboard when the spinnaker was flying for a long downwind passage, with foreguy and after guy fixing the pole in place…

With Kiwis and Italians back at the negotiating table, Cup teams are expected to vote for a major change in the 35th America’s Cup on Wednesday where a new smaller boat will be agreed After the surprise news last week that two of the biggest teams in the Cup were considering turning their backs on…

Experienced yachtsmen are being sought for sailing trips geared towards blind or visually impaired travellers Skippers wanted for sailing holiday with a difference Traveleyes, a unique travel company that runs tours for sighted and blind travellers, is seeking qualified yacht skippers for their next sailing holiday. The organisation, now in its tenth year, specialises in…

Take a look at the latest pictures from the RORC Caribbean 600 2015, taken by photograpers Tim Wright and Ted Martin. The post Spectacular picture highlights from the RORC Caribbean 600 appeared first on Yachting World. …read more

The Portsmouth America’s Cup World Series event kicks off the 35th America’s Cup cycle, but it is also a new start for everyone from organisers to sailors and spectators. One skipper thinks it’s like going to the moon “We would like nothing more than to spoil the dream that Ben [Ainslie] and his team has,…