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Luna Rossa Dominates 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta - GB1 on the Back Foot and the Teams to Watch

Luna Rossa dominated the fleet racing, and took the win at the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta 2 - here’s the latest, and how the other teams fared

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Dinghy repairs on a budget

The new bulkhead epoxied in place. The lashing holds the hull in shape while the epoxy sets You don’t have to pursue an award-winning finish in order to transform a neglected, rotting, 12ft sailing dinghy into a perfectly safe and serviceable craft, as David Pugh reports You don’t have to pursue an award-winning finish in order to transform a neglected, rotting, 12ft sailing dinghy into a perfectly safe and serviceable craft, as David Pugh reports

Own the Yacht. Enjoy the Sailing. Leave the Management to Us

Owning a yacht should be about time on the water, discovering new destinations and creating memories with family and friends. …Continue reading » The post Own the Yacht. Enjoy the Sailing. Leave the Management to Us appeared first on Yachting World .

More 40 Boat Tour Video - Inside the Fast, Rigid, and Luxurious Performance Cruiser

Sam Jefferson takes us around the More 40, a stylish Croatian performance cruiser with ‘all the ingredients to be superb’

‘We Had Three Days Where it was Constantly Over 30 Knots’ - Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Exclusive with Sam Davies

An Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 exclusive interview with Sam Davies of DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE - third on the podium

What to watch for at the Naples America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta this weekend

24 September 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup - Preliminary Regatta Naples - Practice Race - fleet The second America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta cycle kicks off in Naples today – with just eight months to go until AC38, what can we learn from the AC40 fleet racing? The second Preliminary Regatta in the 38th America’s Cup cycle kicks off for real today, with three days of fleet …Continue reading » The post What to watch for at the Naples America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta this weekend appeared first on Yachting World .

Replacing a boat windscreen on a budget

Repairing the shattered windscreen on the boat took Drew longer than expected. Credit: Drew Maglio Drew Maglio explains how he replaced the shattered windscreen on his Chaparral 2550 SX motor cruiser Drew Maglio explains how he replaced the shattered windscreen on his Chaparral 2550 SX motor cruiser

I raced 35,000 miles around the world to bring you this ULTIMATE sailing equipment test

Rupert Holmes reveals how essential, big-ticket items performed after a full-on, around the world, real-life test There are some key ‘big ticket’ items that any ocean-going or bluewater yacht will rely on. Water, power, connectivity, steering: …Continue reading » The post I raced 35,000 miles around the world to bring you this ULTIMATE sailing equipment test appeared first on Yachting World .

The Boat Show Founded by French Shipbuilders and Maritime Legends - What to Expect at Grand Pavois 2026

Highlights of the Grand Pavois 2026, the show built by sailors, for sailors

Is Your Cockpit Ready for Another Season? How to Care for and Renew Your Boat Covers

From renewing tired canvas to extending the life of existing frames, NVequipment explains how to get more from your cockpit protection

‘Five Boat Shows in One’ - Everything You Need to Know About Genoa International Boat Show 2026

The 66th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show takes place at the start of October, here’s what you’ve got to look forward to

How to Watch the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples Live

Watch the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta live from Naples (24–27 Sept 2026) free on YouTube or local broadcasts The 38th America’s Cup cycle continues this weekend with the second official Preliminary Regatta, taking place in the bay of …Continue reading » The post How to Watch the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples Live appeared first on Yachting World .

How Alexis Loison won the Solitaire du Figaro after 19 attempts: ‘In solo racing you have to be good at everything’

Alexis Loison. Photo: Caroline Liabot Photographe/Rolex Fastnet Race French skipper Alexis Loison spent two decades chasing one elusive dream before securing a historic win in the Solitaire du Figaro Most sailors would have simply given up, but Alexis Loison kept coming back. For 19 editions of La Solitaire du …Continue reading » The post How Alexis Loison won the Solitaire du Figaro after 19 attempts: ‘In solo racing you have to be good at everything’ appeared first on Yachting World .

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: sailing with a legend

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Credit: Ali Wood Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks to Ali Wood about self-steering, plum duff and why he was told to ‘slow down’ for his round the world finish Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks to Ali Wood about self-steering, plum duff and why he was told to ‘slow down’ for his round the world finish

Simbad 55 Boat Tour Video - The Long-Range Luxury Catamaran that Turned Heads at Cannes

Sam Jefferson takes us on a tour of the new Simbad 55, the luxury catamaran 57ft cat launched this year

Loreto Rodriguez named YJA Young Journalist of the Year

Loreto Rodriguez was presented with the YJA Young Journalist of the Year Award 2026 at the Southampton Boat Show. Credit: Emma York/YJA Loreto Rodriguez, who has written for Practical Boat Owner, has won the Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award for 2026 Loreto Rodriguez, who has written for Practical Boat Owner, has won the Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award for 2026

Dylan Fletcher Injured and GB1 AC40 Damaged on Naples Start Line - British America’s Cup Boat Collision Right Before Critical Prelims

How GB1 are rallying to recover from collision with Tudor Team Alinghi’s chase boat just days before Prelims

Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards

The best marine equipment and services as chosen by the sailing public have been announced at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the aim of the awards is to highlight the …Continue reading » The post Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards

The best marine equipment and services as chosen by the sailing public have been announced at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the aim of the awards is to highlight the …Continue reading »

How to anchor for a good night’s sleep

Start with a decent anchor that you know and trust, is big enough for the boat and fits your boat roller Anchoring is different for every boat, but having a process that everyone is happy with is key to feeling secure on the hook, says Lars Hellman Anchoring is like a religion. There are a number of beliefs and within every belief there are varieties and interpretations. …Continue reading » The post How to anchor for a good night’s sleep appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

What’s better for sailing, wheel or tiller steering?

Dick McClary give us his expert opinion on the benefits of tiller steering over wheel-driven boats There is a lot you can change on board a yacht, but the method of steering – wheel or tiller …Continue reading » The post What’s better for sailing, wheel or tiller steering? appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

How I made a jury rudder from a headboard

Tony fashioned a jury rudder from one of the bunk headboards he had previously made. Credit: Tony Nield Tony Nield improvised a jury rudder from a headboard after the aluminium rudder on his Seal 22 failed in the Menai Strait Tony Nield improvised a jury rudder from a headboard after the aluminium rudder on his Seal 22 failed in the Menai Strait

Mums on the Water campaign wins Paignton Sailing Club £6,000 top prize

Paignton Sailing Club will use its Mums on the Water initiative to give the silent heroes of sailing clubs a chance to have a go themselves. Credit: Sunsail Sunsail's third annual Funding the Future initiative attracted a record-breaking 85 entries - up 35% on last year - but Paignton Sailing Club's Mums on the Water campaign to honour the 'silent heroes of sailing clubs' won. Sunsail's third annual Funding the Future initiative attracted 85 entries but Paignton Sailing Club's Mums on the Water campaign claimed the £6,000 prize.

Winch servicing: step-by-step maintenance guide

Lay the parts out logically when dismantling a winch Regular servicing of your winches will optimise their efficiency and prevent premature wear. Stan Cockeram explains how to go about it, and suggests some simple checks to avoid mid-season failures Regular servicing of your winches will optimise their efficiency and prevent premature wear. Stan Cockeram explains how to go about it, and suggests some simple checks to avoid mid-season failures

Why I built a 84kg monster storm anchor to survive any gale

The fully assembled storm anchor. Credit: Isaac Adam-Azikri Isaac Adam-Azikri explains why and how he fabricated a monster 84kg storm anchor for his 12m/40ft steel cutter Isaac Adam-Azikri explains why and how he fabricated a monster 84kg storm anchor for his 12m steel cutter

Racer, cruisers, professionals and hobbyists: In praise of sailing’s diversity

F50 Top speed of over 50 knots – but there’s more to it than that. Photo: Jon Buckle/SailGP Is sailing a sport? A hobby? A way of seeing the world? Of course it can be all of these things – sailing is a broad church Weighed down by a steel frame and two panniers of touring equipment and clothing (essentially my sailing kit repurposed), I …Continue reading » The post Racer, cruisers, professionals and hobbyists: In praise of sailing’s diversity appeared first on Yachting World .

One Unit, Total Awareness, Zero Compromise - How the Em-Trak X100 System puts AIS, Communication, and Safety in One

The em-trak X100 redefines onboard communication - here’s how it gives you the advantage for safety and awareness

Extraordinary boats: Trimaran Triple Jack – The 1979 yacht that’s reincarnated after Hurricane Irma

Looking better than new following the latest rebuild, Triple Jack in action in the 2024 BVI Spring Regatta. Photo: Alex Turnbull/BVI Spring Regatta Triple Jack is a 1979 Kelsall trimaran with a chequered history, including being nearly wrecked by Hurricane Irma and rebuilt Cats have nine lives, they say, but this trimaran has 10. Now moored in Nanny Cay, in the British Virgin …Continue reading » The post Extraordinary boats: Trimaran Triple Jack – The 1979 yacht that’s reincarnated after Hurricane Irma appeared first on Yachting World .

Yann Quenet: Why this solo French sailor refitted his micro-yacht to sail the globe again

Yann Quenet build Baluchon himself, costing around €4,000. Credit: Yann Quenet Yann Quenet stands out as much for the philosophies behind his self-designed and built 13ft Baluchon as for his sailing exploits. Rupert Holmes reports on one of today’s most inspirational sailors Yann Quenet stands out as much for the philosophies behind his self-designed and built 13ft Baluchon as for his sailing exploits. Rupert Holmes reports on one of today’s most inspirational sailors

A Sailor’s Buyer’s Guide to Southampton International Boat Show 2026 - Navigating the Best Gear & Tech Deals

Plan your visit to Southampton International Boat Show 2026 with this buyer’s guide - some of the brands and products you can look forward to this year

New Luna Rossa Team Announced Ahead of Preliminary Regatta 2 - 38th America’s Cup Teams Taking Shape

The preliminary regatta 2 for the 38th America’s Cup is right around the corner, and the Luna Rossa team have just announced a major squad reshuffle

Sailing isn’t dying, but it is moving away from week-long marathons – Matt Sheahan

The two things no sailor ever has enough of are time and money. So what’s the magic balance to creating a successful regatta? Classic yachts and some of their regattas are something I keep getting drawn to. It’s never been my bag before, …Continue reading » The post Sailing isn’t dying, but it is moving away from week-long marathons – Matt Sheahan appeared first on Yachting World .

Charting her own course: How Rachael Sprot stepped up to write the iconic Shell Channel Pilot

Talented sailor and skipper, Rachael Sprot, sailed more than 100,000 miles before becoming the author of the new Shell Channel Pilot Producing a new edition of the Shell Channel Pilot after the retirement of Tom Cunliffe was always going to be …Continue reading » The post Charting her own course: How Rachael Sprot stepped up to write the iconic Shell Channel Pilot appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

Starlink Global Roam shake-up will hit cruising sailors

Many liveaboard sailors will go back to using mobile data connectivity, says the CA. For more advice from the RATS experts visit www.theca.org.uk. Credit: Steve Hodges Cruising sailors are calling for Starlink to rethink its decision to cancel its Global Roam plan – a move that is proving costly for long-distance boaters. Starlink has cancelled the popular Global Roam plan and placed a 30-day international roaming limit on its Roam Unlimited plan.

The Woolverstone Project: ‘On Monday mornings I come alive’ – Sailing Charity of the Month

Wheelyboat on the River Orwell This month, Paul Heiney nominates The Woolverstone Project as our charity of the month. Here are the wonderful things the organisation is doing for disabled adult sailors On a cool and breezy Monday morning in May, the atmosphere around the project buildings at Alton Water near Ipswich, …Continue reading » The post The Woolverstone Project: ‘On Monday mornings I come alive’ – Sailing Charity of the Month appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

The sailor’s guide to Quadrant Theory and Sea Breezes

Gradient winds completely change how coastal sea breezes behave. Simon Rowell explains how Quadrant Theory helps you read the shifts Last month we delved into sea breezes, and the basic sea breeze is nicely summed up by the familiar picture …Continue reading » The post The sailor’s guide to Quadrant Theory and Sea Breezes appeared first on Yachting World .

6 cruising dinghy options for sailors wanting to downsize to keep sailing

Some dinghies can provide racing thrills and cruising chills in one boat. Credit: RS Sailing Had enough of sailing cruiser ownership but not yet ready to give up sailing itself? Jake Frith delves into the merits and options of trading down to a much smaller sailing craft Had enough of sailing cruiser ownership but not yet ready to give up sailing itself? Jake Frith delves into the merits and options of trading down to a much smaller sailing craft

Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Winner Crosses in 7 Days - Elite Transat Sprint Finishes in Neck and Neck Duel

Everything you need to know about how this elite transatlantic sprint played out and the Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 winner

Oyster Yachts Expands into Multihull Market in Major Strategic Shift - New Oyster C60 Unveiled at Cannes

Everything you need to know about Oyster Yachts’ expansion into the multihull market - where the Oyster C60 is taking the company

Love me tender: how a liveaboard crew improved their PVC dinghy for adventure

The dinghy can be safely dragged by one person across sand or fine gravel without the tube touching the ground, with most punishment on the sacrificial rubbing strake. Credit: Richard Thomson Richard Thomson fitted out his new dinghy with old spares and items found while beachcombing to make it fit for liveaboard life Richard Thomson fitted out his new dinghy with old spares and items found while beachcombing to make it fit for liveaboard life

Sailing by numbers: Are instruments dulling our seamanship?

Can an overreliance on instruments and their data dull your sailing senses? Richard argues that doing without the tech might well make you a better sailor. Editor's Note: It is a good idea to wear a lifejacket on board. Credit: Richard Thomson Richard Thomson ponders whether we should be focusing less on the tech and more on sailing by the feel of the boat, wind and waves Richard Thomson ponders whether we should be focusing less on the tech and more on sailing by the feel of the boat, wind and waves

5 expert tips: How to maximise time on and off water

Olympian Odile Lambriex van Aanholt talks to Andy Rice about maximising time on and off water Time is always the most precious commodity for any racing sailor, whether part-time or professional. For Odile Lambriex van Aanholt …Continue reading » The post 5 expert tips: How to maximise time on and off water appeared first on Yachting World .

Contest Yachts brings five-star craftsmanship and bluewater integrity to Cannes

True bluewater sailors and lovers of performance cruising should add Contest Yachts to their must-visit list at the Cannes Yachting Festival this year. The Dutch, family-run shipyard is exhibiting two beautifully crafted Contest Yachts models at the in-water show, which runs from 8 …Continue reading » The post Contest Yachts brings five-star craftsmanship and bluewater integrity to Cannes appeared first on Yachting World .

What it’s like sailing for a greater good as a citizen scientist

Sailors, like the Copeland family, above, explore places scientists can’t easily get to. Photo: Bjorn Bertoft High-latitude sailor and environmental campaigner Jon Amtrup explores how sailors can help protect the ocean through being citizen scientists Staring out over the white-speckled blue, the wind pushes us gently west towards Shetland. In between, there is the ocean …Continue reading » The post What it’s like sailing for a greater good as a citizen scientist appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

How to fix a lost in-boom reefing line

Paul and Val couldn’t reach the reef car via the slot in the boom (circled) but they could feed in a mousing line. Credit: Paul and Val Lingard Cruising Association members Paul and Val Lingard explain how they threaded an errant reefing line back into their boom Cruising Association members Paul and Val Lingard explain how they threaded an errant reefing line back into their boom

Wooden Boat Stage 2026: Focus on inspiring the next generation of boatbuilders

The Wooden Boat Stage - which is being organised by Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis (BBA), the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association (WBTA) and Women in Boat Building (WIBB) - will be bigger than last year The Wooden Boat Stage 2026 at the Southampton International Boat Show will be delivering a series of talks and demonstrations aimed at encouraging young people to consider a career in boatbuilding The Wooden Boat Stage 2026 at the Southampton International Boat Show will be delivering a series of talks and demonstrations aimed at encouraging young people to consider a career in boatbuil

The best new yacht debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Toby Hodges takes a look at the best new launches taking place at Cannes Yachting Festival this week A trio of semi-custom 80ft fast cruisers is set to headline the international Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Not to …Continue reading » The post The best new yacht debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival appeared first on Yachting World .

How do you navigate a drying channel when the charts disagree?

Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot take on a YM readers question. This month tackling a drying channel Tim and Josh have found a space for their Bowman 40, Artemis, which has a 1.5m draught, at Treluggan Boatyard …Continue reading » The post How do you navigate a drying channel when the charts disagree? appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

UFO encounter mid-Atlantic: how one boat crew saved their catamaran

The UFO caused damage to Hanuman’s port hull. Credit: Tim Stickley Tim Stickley meets the crew of Hanuman which suffered hull damage from an unidentified floating object 150 miles from land Tim Stickley meets the crew of Hanuman which suffered hull damage from an unidentified floating object 150 miles from land

Cruising around Britain in a sea kayak

Freedom is… a sea-going vessel that does not need a harbour, marina or slipway. Credit: Mikael Utterström/Alamy Inspiration for Clive Marsh's sailing club when Ian Hayward visits as part of his solo and unsupported circumnavigation of mainland Britain by sea kayak. Inspiration for Clive Marsh's sailing club when adventurer Ian Hayward visits.

How to get the most out of your boat sailing downwind

Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques, as Nikki Henderson explains I’d wager that every sailor’s dream involves some version of downwind sailing. Whether that’s hiking hard on the aft quarter …Continue reading » The post How to get the most out of your boat sailing downwind appeared first on Yachting World .

Essential boat construction guide: GRP, wood, and metal

Having some knowledge about how your boat is built will dictate your repair methods, the corrosion risks and handling when on the water. Credit: Cavan Images/Alamy Rupert Holmes looks at what lies under the surface of different types of boat construction and addresses common misconceptions Rupert Holmes looks at what lies under the surface of different types of boat construction and addresses common misconceptions

Dispatches from Les Sables d’Olonne: Fifteen solo skippers start the Golden Globe Race

Photo by Viveka Herzum Direct from the pontoons in Les Sables d'Olonne, find out the skipper's final words before departure and how to follow the race And they’re off! On the afternoon of Sunday 6th September, fifteen skippers left the Vendee Globe Pontoons in Les Sables …Continue reading » The post Dispatches from Les Sables d’Olonne: Fifteen solo skippers start the Golden Globe Race appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

Inside the New ‘Mighty Mary’ Documentary - The Untold Story of the First All-Female America’s Cup Crew

The must watch documentary ‘Mighty Mary’ is being released on 11th of September - I caught up with the Writer and Director Mary Mazzio

Giving the bumpkin a new lease of life

A lifetime’s work. From left to right, the restored Alice, Marie, Lillian, Mystery, Forrie May, Gipsy Spray and Mersea Native. Credit: Chrissie Westgate Old clinker-built open boats are being given new life as competitive sailing vessels on the East Coast Old clinker-built open boats are being given new life as competitive sailing vessels on the East Coast

The Answer to Sun Protection and Keeping Cool in the Cockpit - Why Our Editor is ‘Delighted’ with His NVEquipment Sun Shade

The secret to the perfect cockpit is here, with the NV Equipment Sun Shade

The Secret to Making the Most of Southampton International Boat Show 2026 - How to Plan Your Visit

Boats to board, experts to question, talks to catch and opportunities to get afloat: a little planning can turn a good day at Southampton International Boat Show 2026 into a genuinely useful one

Abu Dhabi SailGP 2026 going ahead - Tickets On Sale for Middle East Grand Final

Amid safety concerns, tickets for the Abu Dhabi SailGP 2026 Grand Final are going on sale on 4th September, signalling full steam ahead for the Middle Eastern SailGP events

Space-age navigation without the space-age price tag

What does it mean to race offshore on a boat bristling with advanced technology? It can be done for less than you think, as Chris Hanson explains to Theo Stocker Electronic navigation comes in all shapes and sizes these days, from an app on your phone to a purpose-made top-end …Continue reading » The post Space-age navigation without the space-age price tag appeared first on Yachting Monthly .

‘Future boats will be owned by the women who build them’: How Proa designer Rob Denney launched a boatbuilding school

Drominunuku village women are justly proud of the boat they built. Photos courtesy of Sue Berners-Price and Rob Denney Proa designer Rob Denney went to Fiji to build catamarans and wound up launching a boatbuilding school to teach women how to build their own fishing boats New Zealand boat designer Rob Denney, celebrated for his Harryproa, a variation of the double-hulled vessel originating in the Pacific …Continue reading »