To many, the idea of that type of freedom is a huge motivator, a life goal, an idyllic retirement plan, or buzzword for a lifestyle that they aspire to. For others, such wide open liberty implies ...

The Rustler 36 needs no introduction. This go-anywhere Holman & Pye globetrotter is a proven ocean crossing machine but also offers a superb proposition for safe coastal cruising. Astraea is ...

In the grand tradition of Baltic boatbuilding, Saare Yachts doesn’t often update or replace one of its models. They are designed to provide a lifetime of sailing – at a price to match, unbending to ...

There’s something of history repeating itself as I make my way to the test sail of Grand Soleil’s radical new Blue on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy. Five hundred years earlier, the Venetians ...

In a week of mixed wind conditions peaking at 28-30kts on the first day, and then ranging from 12-13kts to the low 20s for the rest of the week, the WASZP Games at Weymouth and Portland National ...

Winter sun sailing in the Caribbean has become a top choice for yacht charter enthusiasts thanks to its reliable climate, which generally offers steady trade winds, warm tropical temperatures, and ...

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 ...

As October comes round, it feels like I can breathe again! When the crowds set sail, the Ionian finally returns to its usual calm self. Harbours empty and queues disappear, waiters have time to chat, ...

The global marine industry has had an exciting year, and there is plenty to be celebrating. From innovation and design, to commitment and enthusiasm, we’ve seen evolution and success across the board.

In conversation, Harald is a modest, mild-mannered man and to hear him outlining his 2022 cruise is the perfect expression of that. “It was mid-May that I left Medemblik for Den Oever and then to ...

Because I live in a small community where everybody knows everybody else, when I walk the dog I invariably bid passers-by a ‘good morning’. This habit is one that I cannot resist, even when strolling ...

The reason for this uptick in space is thanks to a relatively recent adoption of very broad forward sections. As ever, cruising designs have been following trends in racing where Class 40s, Mini ...