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The America’s Cup 2027 in Naples is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in international sailing, drawing fans, superyachts and spectators from around the world to Italy’s spectacular Bay of Naples. As teams prepare throughout 2026 for the next edition of the historic regatta, many sailing enthusiasts are already planning…

It’s 40 years on from the first ARC rally. Yachts are bigger, and technology is smarter – but experiencing the crossing of an ocean remains unchanged. Elaine Bunting reports Open to all: PanExplore is one of several operators that offers novice sailors a chance to complete an ARC. Photo: PanExplore.com Ask Atlantic Rally for Cruisers…

How much weather information can you deduce in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea? Meteorologist Simon Rowell on understanding the weather of the day There is now so much weather information available online. There are apps and websites that will give you forecasts every hour for any location, down to previously…

For today’s discerning travellers, luxury is no longer defined simply by the destination – it is defined by the entire journey. Privacy, flexibility and seamless service have become essential elements of modern luxury travel, and few combinations deliver this more effectively than luxury yacht charter and private jet travel. Together, they create a fully curated…

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best luxury yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards 2026 The definition of the best luxury yacht will differ according to personal opinion and from boat to boat. This year’s nominees in the luxury yacht category of the…

Sailing to South Georgia Island, a family sail-ski-climb adventure for Skip Novak reveals the changing Shackleton Traverse Photo: Zu Macdermot We hit the cold front square on. From light and variable in the centre of the low, bottoming out at 973mb, the wind took but an hour to ramp up to a point where we…

Now is the time to grab yourself a Lewmar winch bargain in West Marine’s biggest winch sale of the year. This is a deal you don’t want to miss! Every spring for the last two years West Marine has offered this absolutely bonkers winches deal and they are back once again in 2026 with a…

Sponsor Content created with Hanse Yachts Over the last 35 years, Hanse has forged a very clear position in the cruising yacht market, which no other builder has the capability to achieve in such an inspiring and effective manner. Positioned very cleverly between the low volume yacht builders with high overheads and the mass produced…

Ocean racing tech seems to be developing at breakneck pace – but it takes years to get these complex beasts up to speed Thomas Coville and Sodebo, racing in the Arkea Ultim Challenge 2024. Photos: Alexis Courcoux When Francis Joyon and his crew aboard IDEC Sport set a ground-breaking record for a non-stop lap of…

Russia’s ‘grey zone’ activity in the Baltic, from GPS interference to aggressive shadowing, is unsettling sailors. Will this be the new normal, asks Elaine Bunting? “Look, Gerd… what is that? Is it a boat? Is it moving?” Photo: Buzz Pictures/Alamy “Look, Gerd… what is that? Is it a boat? Is it moving?” Anke Schekahn was…