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The World Sailing Academy is a free online platform that educates and supports all members of the sailing community by providing courses, resources, and news On 17 June 2025, World Sailing officially launched the World Sailing Academy, providing online training and educational resources to the global sailing community. The site offers a broad array of…
A revolution in performance and protection While foul weather gear has made remarkable progress becoming more compact, comfortable and lighter, Henri-Lloyd’s new Dynamic range is a game-changer in terms of comfort, protection and ease of movement. The collection uses a revolutionary new lightweight fabric, developed exclusively by Henri-Lloyd. Providing excellent protection without compromising performance or…
Launched in 2017 by renowned shipbuilder Brodosplit, the 46-metre sailing yacht OMNIA offers an exceptional charter experience and is available for a 12-day itinerary from Corfu in Greece to Split in Croatia. This exclusive voyage runs from August 18 to 30, 2025, with VAT included and no delivery fees. Luxury yacht OMNIA She accommodates up…
Anchoring, the simple act of deploying a heavy mass to anchor your yacht, is still a fundamental skill, but often misunderstood A lot of yacht to enjoy at anchor – note the large hull windows. Photo: Jean-Marie Liot As the sun slipped below the horizon, so did the noise of the day. The thermal wind…
Discover the ultimate charter experience this summer aboard luxury motor yacht TITANIA, a magnificent 73-meter superyacht that epitomises luxury and elegance. Built by renowned shipyard Lürssen and extensively refitted in 2018, this exceptional vessel offers an unparalleled escape to the West Mediterranean‘s most coveted destinations. sun deck pool Exclusive Summer Promotion TITANIA currently features an…
The double-handed offshore scene sees amateur sailors take on the pros. Rupert Holmes chats to Christina and Justin Wolfe to find out the secrets of their success Three years ago a Sun Fast 3300 called Red Ruby, whose American owners come from the Pacific North West, popped up in UK double-handed races. It immediately notched…
The new Ovni 490 has already sold 5 boats off plan, proving the company’s view there was a demand for a 50ft Ovni with Pilothouse protection Anyone who has followed the last two editions of the Vendée Globe, or even developments in the Class 40 fleet, will know it’s now well understood that, if sailors…
The little-known Egadi and Pontine islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea offered stunning summer cruising for Phil and Roxy Johnson A shirtless sailor in a roughed up inflatable dinghy approached as we sat in the cockpit at anchor. Along with two friends, my wife Roxy and I had just arrived in Marsala, a working fishing port…
The UK-flagged sailing yacht Madleen and her twelve person crew, among them activist Greta Thunberg, have been seized with some detained by Israeli armed forces Update 10 June 2025 15:00 BST: Following its interception by Israeli forces on 9 June 2025, the Madleen was docked in the port of Ashdod Monday evening. The Freedom Flotilla…
If using an engine is ‘cheating’, what about an electrical ‘boost’? One of the last tenets of racing under sail is about to be challenged Burling and Co head to the finish line in front of fans at the British SailGP regatta in Plymouth. Photo: SailGP If you ride an e-bike you’ll be used to…
