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South Rona with my yacht Irish Eyes secure on a mooring. Credit: Shutterstock Singlehanded sailor Murray Longmore makes a voyage from one Rona to the other (and comes up with an idea for a race). There are two islands named Rona; one is in the Inner Hebrides near Skye; the other I first stumbled upon…

Round the Island Race. Credit: Beken of Cowes Memories of last year’s wild Round the Island Race haven’t yet begun to fade, and yet, we can already begin looking forward to the next! Entries for the 2025 race are now open and it’s time to secure your spot in the iconic Isle of Wight circumnavigation…

Salcombe regatta. Credit: Lucy Burn Plan yourself a memorable summer with our sailing regatta guide – whether you’re looking for competitive racing or family-friendly fun afloat, there will be a race week or weekend for you! North England Regattas BASSENTHWAITE WEEK 2-10 August, Bassenthwaite SC, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria OVERVIEW: Bass Week is one of the…

Photo sent from the boat Charal during the Vendee Globe sailing race on January 05, 2025. Credit: Jérémie Beyou After 74 days 12 hours and 56 minutes at sea, Jérémie Beyou finished 4th in the 2024/25 Vendée Globe. Leading the chasing pack around the world, he sailed over 29,000 nautical miles at the helm of…

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Mediterranean chartering – Panorama of Harbour and old houses in Cefalu in Sicily, Italy in a beautiful summer day. Credit: iStock Exploring Mediterranean chartering? Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily are three of the most captivating islands in the Mediterranean, each offering distinct landscapes, rich cultures, and excellent cruising opportunities for a charter holiday writes Sue Pelling.…

1989 Admiral’s Cup Keeping yacht owners happy in big boat racing is key, while in dinghy racing Andy’s thoughts turn to how to attract bigger, open meeting turnouts. Shut up and do the runners!” Back when the Admiral’s Cup was a regular thing, owners of race yachts were lucky if they were given an important…