Since 1947 Yachts & Yachting has been famed for its excellent coverage of all aspects of racing, from local dinghy and keelboat events to the heights of the Olympic Games, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race. As well as the top end events, each issue is full of vital information, including technique and tips from some of the best coaches in the sport, interviews and profiles, kit and equipment guides, as well as tests of the latest new boats.
Sailing Today
Skipper’s View • A SUNKEN SHIP CREATES A MEDIA STORM AND THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW 'EXPERT' ON THE SCENE
Strait to the top • The Bonifacio Strait runs between Corsica and Sardinia and has a reputation for being very breezy. It certainly lived up to its reputation for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup this September when boisterous conditions ensured that the mighty maxi class was tested to its limit.
Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY
New boats • Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches
THE BRITISH YACHTING AWARDS 2024 THE NOMINATIONS • The nominations are revealed for the 2024 British Yachting Awards. Now it’s over to you to decide who wins
Tom Cunliffe • Dealing with unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance
Paul Heiney • There are several kinds of water-borne disasters that, as a third party, the fellow sailor tends to relish
Andy Rice • It’s hard to say who will advance to the America’s Cup proper - but Dylan Fletcher may prove an ace up the sleeve for INEOS Britannia should they take on New Zealand
A CITY BREAK BY SAIL? • Charles Warlow looks at 10 cities to sail to around the British Isles
CUP OF PLENTY • The INEOS America’s Cup team has built on its relationship with Mercedes Formula 1 engineers to develop its Britannia AC75.
TRANSAT PIT STOP • The Cape Verde Islands are perfectly placed for a transatlantic stop off enroute to the Caribbean – yet they are often overlooked. Michelle Shultz explains their allure
INTO THE MYSTIC • Dreaming of dropping everything to sail the world? Sailing La Vagabonde Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have done just that, becoming parents, digital yacht nomads and internet sensations in the process. Milly Karsten catches up for a chat
THE BIGGER THE BETTER? • Dufour’s new 44 is a boat that maximises volume taking a design concept to its natural conclusion.Sam Jefferson sees if that makes for a good cruising yacht
INTO THE RISING SUN • Nick and Jenny Coghlan had dreamt of sailing to Japan for many years. They were not disappointed when that dream became a reality
HOT SHOTS • As the grim autumnal conditions take hold, now is a good time to start planning the great escape and sign up for a Caribbean charter holiday writes Sue Pelling
CONWY MARINA • There are few places in north Wales more convenient to use as a base for cruising the area than boatfolk’s Conwy Marina writes Sue Pelling
PASTA CARING • Sam Jefferson narrates a lively trip from Sicily back to his home port in the south of France via the dreaded Strait of Messina
RIG FOR VICTORY! • Sam Fortescue takes a look at the options if you are looking to upgrade or replace your standing rigging over the winter months
SAIL LOW • Mark Rushall takes a look at downwind sailing tactics and when it pays to sail low and take a bit of pain to get ahead
SEA CHANGE • With two new marinas on Lefkas alone, and several developments planned for the surrounding islands, Tom Fletcher looks at the future of the ever-popular cruising area
LAUNCHED • New kit for you and your boat
Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE
Jess Lloyd-Mostyn • There is a certain kind of sailor that I...