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Sam Jefferson review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and sailing novels.

The Allspars Final Fling at Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth is gaining momentum and fast becoming a popular choice as an end of season shakedown event for hardcore dinghy sailors writes Sue Pelling.

Nautor Swan is not just a boatbuilder, it’s an institution that speaks of quality and luxury. Its new 51 therefore has a lot to live up to. Sam Jefferson takes it for a spin.

Air conditioning can both contribute to climate change while also becoming more necessary as climate change makes for hotter summers. Tom Fletcher looks at greener options for charter yachts.

Tips and advice on bar etiquette, plus Tom reveals the answer to the question about whether there is ever be such a thing as a cheap boat!

Set in heart of a historic fishing port and vibrant town in the Bristol Channel, Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina offers a safe haven for berthholders and visitors (356 berths), with plenty of cruising opportunities along the coastlines of Wales, north Devon and further afield writes Sue Pelling.

Emirates GBR made history by winning this year’s SailGP Championship. Georgie Corlett-Pitt gets the inside scoop from Dylan Fletcher…

Jess says that returning to the UK on holidays highlights the contrasting ways in which her children have been raised compared with their land-dwelling counterparts.

Episode #219: Lin Pardey and David Haigh on Life Aboard ‘Sahula’ Find the episode on Spotify here, or on Apple Podcasts here.  View the article on Latitude 38 here. 

Credit: Clipper The 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Race is due to start this weekend, here’s everything you need to know… On 28th August the Clipper Race Start Festival will begin at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (England), a four-day celebration culminating in the departure of the race fleet on the 31st August. The 2025-26 race…