Yachters World

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…

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…

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…

Inspired by space pirates and stealth aircraft, La Tortue 147 is a disruptive take on long-distance cruising. François Tregouet sails the radical aluminium catamaran that turned a childhood dream into an engineering project and work of art. The cockpit seems to hang suspended above the water, well sheltered by the deckhouse, and is a pleasant…

Kate Ashe Leonard finds peaceful anchorages, exciting wildlife, and human connection while exploring the Indonesia islands onboard her catamaran Polaris. Photo: Kate Ashe Leonard. Fleeing bait fish ping against our hulls while troops of shrimp crackle like frying bacon as they drift past. A red painted fishing boat is anchored among the shallow reefs up…


Christopher Lewis, navigator of back-to-back line honours winner LawConnect 100, shares the untold story of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race and takes a look at what his team are up against for this Boxing Day’s classic offshore Since 1964, only two boats have won line honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on…

Whether you’re foiling into a start line at 30 knots or lining up in a keelboat, Dylan Fletcher shares key rules for getting off the line cleanly with Andy Rice Starting has always played a disproportionate part in the outcome of a race. The shorter the duration of the race, the more this is true….

The new space race has reached sea level. With over 6,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit, can Jeff Bezos’s Project Kuiper play catch-up—and ultimately provide a better deal for mariners? Space is back in fashion, and with media interest at a level not seen since the days of the Apollo lunar missions it can be…