How to win at double handed sailing: Expert tips

Pam Lee has competed in high level double-handed racing for four seasons, from Figaro to Class 40s. Here she shares winning tips for sailing two-up with Andy Rice The team dynamic in double-handed sailing is very different compared with fully crewed boats, says Pam Lee. “In your classic IRC team you really need to have…

Officially the best performance yachts of 2026

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year. As such…

Spring 2026 boat maintenance guide

Sponsor Content created with International Yacht Paint Spring is in the wind and the start of the sailing season draws near. Give your boat the care it deserves, enhance its value and improve performance with some timely tips from the experts at Akzonobel’s International brand. Maintaining your boat both above and below the waterline is…

INEOS challenges Ainslie over £180m America’s Cup boat

The fall-out between Ainslie and Ratcliffe after the last America’s Cup has escalated once more, with a dispute over who owns the £180-million AC75 the British team will need for the America’s Cup next year Former British America’s Cup team title sponsor Sir Jim Ratcliffe of petrochemicals giant INEOS is taking legal action against team…

World’s coolest yachts: VO70 Mar Mostro / Puma – ‘She was so powerful that helming this boat I felt nothing wrong could happen’

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our time. Benjamin Schwartz nominates the VO70 Mar Mostro Mar Mostro. Photo: Dan Armstrong/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race/Getty The VO70 Mar Mostro / Puma was designed by Juan K and originally took part in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean…