To many, the idea of that type of freedom is a huge motivator, a life goal, an idyllic retirement plan, or buzzword for a ...

Sailing fast in light airs can be a challenge in boats of a certain displacement. Tom reminisces on some innovative solutions ...

When it comes to putting together a pilot guide, Rod Heikell is acknowledged as one of the leading lights. Here he explains ...

The split backstay is fitted with a manual hydraulic tensioner, which we make good use of to coax every last ounce of power from the light winds of our test day. It does a good job of removing sag ...

So, if you view the Grand Soleil Blue as a super well-equipped dayboat with a performance rig, then it’s clear that a few ...

Harald Hart took even himself by surprise on a trip to the Faroes and back by stretching the voyage to a rounding of Iceland ...

With all the chatter around toughening laws on biocides, the marine paint industry is grinding towards less toxic alternatives. Less toxic to humans and the environment, but also to the fouling that ...

Did I ever tell you I was colour blind? Not in a serious way, although I can’t be certain because never having had a technicolour experience of the world which you probably enjoy, I can’t possibly ...