Sponsor Content created with Contest Yachts New for 2026 with a world premiere at the Düsseldorf show, the 18-metre Contest 56CS is a fabulous evolution of the European Yacht of the Year winning Contest 55CS – such an exceptional performer at every level, that the determination of her creators for any successor was ‘why lose…

Matt Sheahan reports on the new Olympic sailing format, which see the Medal Race replaces with a new system (and not the winner-takes-all options so decried by many) Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 3 Race Day on 11th July 2023. Most of us are off the water and counting down the…

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Francesca Clapcich nominates the 49er FX dinghy “I did my last Olympic campaign on the 49erFX in Rio, 2016. Actually, that was the first Olympic Games where the 49er was also a women’s class, so we were…

Exploring Patagonia was a memorable family cruising adventure for Fernanda Mondadori “You need to focus on Section 10, it’s the best part!” That was the message that flooded my inbox again and again as we planned our trip to Patagonia. With a coastline of several hundred miles and thousands of rocky islands, temperate forests and…

£1million is a lot of money to spend, but what does it buy you in today’s market? Will Bruton takes a look at some £1m yacht options Just how much yacht you get for a million pounds (or euros) is a more complex question than it first appears. Over the past five years manufacturers have…

Is good seamanship just about skill on the water? Or is there more to it if you want to be considered a true master of your craft? Red Ruby came within seconds of winning the 2023 Middle Sea Race overall. Photo: Kurt Arrigo/Rolex What is seamanship? The Oxford dictionary defines seamanship as ‘the skill, technique…

As as the Globe40 race sets off from Sydney today, Rupert Holmes reports from the half-way stage of the double-handed round the world race in Class40s We are deep in the South Atlantic on a screaming reach, riding the leading edge of the semi-permanent cold front that extends thousands of miles south east from Brazil’s…

Yacht charter and sailing holidays offer more variety and adventure than ever. From ski/sail trips to catamaran learning cruises to wingfoiling, here’s our pick of unforgettable trips to consider in 2026. Photo: Helm.yt. Yacht charter and sailing holidays have moved on. No longer are your options limited to bareboat or flotilla in a smattering of…

Master Lock Comanche (Matt Allen & James Mayo) has won Line Honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart after a nail-biting finish in the final hours. Master Lock Comanche (Matt Allen & James Mayo) has won line honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 80th running of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s classic…

Joshua Shankle explains how to welcome guests aboard your boat while managing crew expectations to make for a successful circumnavigation. When you’re welcoming guests aboard, set expectations and ground rules early. Photo: Photos: Joshua Shankle. Whether you’re new to cruising or are a seasoned liveaboard, welcoming family, friends or new crew aboard can be both…