Mark Sinclair has finished his 2018 Golden Globe Race. The Australian solo skipper took 174 days to sail from Australia to France Still smiling! A jubilant Mark Sinclair after becoming the 6th finisher of the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Credit: Bernard GergaudThe last skipper in the 2018 Golden Globe Race has finished. Australian solo sailor Mark…
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Sailors cruising in British waters this summer are being asked to report any sightings of a basking shark to help researchers Basking sharks return to UK waters between May and October to feed in the plankton rich waters. Credit: Nick Robertson-Brown/The Shark TrustSailors are being encouraged to report any basking shark sightings to The Shark…
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We gathered together a panel of experts to bring you their top advice on mooring a boat from security to skills and protection Mooring a boat can be difficult for even the most experienced yacht owner, and for those who are just starting out on their boating journey it can be a, frankly, daunting exercise. Mooring can come in all shapes and forms….
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Dustin Reynolds has become the first double amputee to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal. Thom D’Arcy meets this inspirational skipper Dustin Reynolds sailed most of his circumnavigation without any modifications to his boat, learning to adapt as he sailed further each day. Credit: Dustin Reynolds Surely if anyone has the right to…
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You can’t beat a good barbecue at the end of a sunny day’s sail, but which is the best boat BBQ for your yacht? Duncan Kent takes a look at the options  On a hot day, cooking outside is much better idea than adding further heat below by using the galley cooker. Many a rail-mounted boat bbq exist from the simple square tray that can hold a disposable…
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After experiencing a storm in harbour while moored in Sicily, Trevor McIlwaine asks himself — do I really like to be beside the seaside? The normally idyllic visitors' marina in Licata, Sicily, transformed into a seething cauldron as the tempest hit. Credit: Trevor McllwaineSurviving a storm in harbour: lessons learned Sitting onboard our Sun…
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With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue There are plenty of sailing apps to choose from, covering charting, cruising guides and charters. Credit: Cruising AssociationThere’s almost nowhere the mobile phone hasn’t made inroads, and boats are no exc…
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With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue There are plenty of sailing apps to choose from, covering charting, cruising guides and charters. Credit: Cruising AssociationThere’s almost nowhere the mobile phone hasn’t made inroads, and boats are no exc…
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Out of date flares can be disposed of at a flare disposal day at Brighton Marina. There will also be a chance to have lifejackets checked by the RNLI A flare cannot be extinguished, even in water, until it has run out of fuel. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting MonthlyA flare disposal day is being held to allow boat owners to safely get rid of out of…
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