Freya Terry was sailing towards Padstow in her SHE 31 when the boat's engine failed while fighting the tide; the yacht was then knocked down
Katy Stickland
Editor
July issue – out 9 May
110 ways to save money on your boating costs, from mooring and maintenance to rigging and sails! PLUS 12 anchor designs to consider, how to replace thru-hull fittings, 100 years…
No killcord or lifejackets were worn during a powerboat crash which killed a woman and child
An investigation into the deaths of a woman and a child following a powerboat accident has found that killcords and lifejackets were not in use when the boat lost control
Flagships of the Year announced by National Historic Ships UK
Four historic vessels from around the UK have been designated as the National Historic Ships UK's Flagships for 2024
The crew of Maiden makes history again by becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
The crew of Maiden has taken gold in the Ocean Globe Race becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
Discarded trawl net to blame for the total loss of a 42ft yacht in southern Ireland
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report concluded that a discarded trawl net "was the root cause" of the loss of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, Inish Ceinn
Jenny Decker: ‘Why I am in a race against time to sail alone around the world before it’s too late”
Jenny Dekker has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease that affects her motor and sensory skills but she is determined to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal to raise awareness of…
Arcona 460 sinking prompts investigation by Arcona Yachts
The Swedish-flagged Arcona 460, IdaLina sank in the Pacific Ocean after the rudder stock failed, punching a hole in the yacht's hull
Pen Duick VI takes line & IRC honours in Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race
For the second time, the crew of Pen Duick VI, led by Marie Tabarly, has taken line honours in the Ocean Globe Race. But will it be enough to win…
Meet Talan Skeels-Piggins, the paraplegic sailor planning to sail around Great Britain in a non-adapted boat
Talan Skeels-Piggins is looking for advice and assistance during his circumnavigation around Britain, which will include sailing up Ireland's Atlantic coast and around the top of Scotland
June issue – out 11 April
Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the myths around lithium-ion batteries PLUS…
Changes to the UK’s Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service announced
Changes to the Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service will be coming into effect from 18 April 2024
Could the French storm to victory in the Ocean Globe Race?
With days to go until the first boats are expected to cross the finish line of Leg 4 in the Ocean Globe Race, has the crew of the French Swan…
Steps taken to cut plastic microfibre pollution in Falmouth Harbour
Filters have been attached to Falmouth Harbour’s industrial washing machines in the marina amenity centre to try and reduce plastic microfibre pollution -
My verdict on the Rooster Aquafleece Robe after testing it over the winter
The Rooster Aquafleece Robe is the first watersports robe with a removable lining. Katy Stickland tests it over the winter while swimming and walking in all weathers
The UK Cadet Class World Championships need your help!
The volunteer-run UK Cadet Class World Championships take place this summer, and support is being sought for the hundreds of young sailors who are taking part
How to plan the perfect European charter holiday
Fed up with days holed up due to bad weather? Why not put your boating skills to good use on a charter holiday, says Katy Stickland
Osmosis on a boat: will it cause my vessel to sink?
Katy Stickland talks to surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies about why osmosis can be an indicator of high moisture content in fibreglass
Ocean Globe Race: crews dodge doldrums and search for wind as they race up the Atlantic
As the Ocean Globe Race fleet make their way up the Atlantic, some are finding the wind, while others are struggling with wind holes
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