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  • Mice on a Boat: How To Get Rid of Pests

    Tom Cunliffe Podcast – Mice on a Boat Dealing with unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance, Tom Cunliffe tells us. Truly, the sea is full of surprises. For the tropical sailor these may come as flying fish peppering the watch on deck on a dark night. My wife…

  • Best Yachts for Sale: Three Beautiful Boats on Market

    Yacht for sale – Dehler 38SQ – Swift It’s time to cruise through spring and into the summer… so we’ve picked out three beautiful yachts for sale from the market, just for you. Morris M36 – Chameleon The Morris 36 is a stunning example of craftsmanship and performance, featuring a composite hull with a professionally…

  • Learning to Enjoy Sailing: A Newcomer’s Greek Charter

    Learning to enjoy sailing – Marine village of Galaxidi, Fokida, Greece. Credit: Shutterstock Want to enjoy sailing? Janet McMeekin, newcomer to sailing, gets stuck in and embraces a charter holiday in Greece’s Gulf of Corinth. The timing couldn’t have been better. Just as I was having a last-minute wobble about our first flotilla week as…

  • Ben Ainslie Out of INEOS: Ratcliffe’s New America’s Cup

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) and Ben Ainslie (right). Credit: C Gregory / America’s Cup Ainslie out as Big Sir Jim Rings changes at INEOS Britannia The longest losing streak in sporting history may well remain intact for many years to come after INEOS Britannia’s challenge for the 38th America’s Cup was rocked by the news…

  • Six Best Sailing Head Torches

    This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service – at no extra cost to you. Sailing Head Torches Looking for a top…

  • Clipper Race 2025/26 Countdown: How to Join & Advice for Crew

    Credit: Clipper Race Clipper Ventures’ unique global ‘race for all’ concept celebrates almost 30 years of success. The countdown is now on for the Clipper Race 2025/26 – the 14th edition – but there is still time to sign up particularly for those with pre-race sailing  The Clipper Ventures ‘race for all’ ethos that was…

  • Mini Globe Race: Around World on 19′ Plywood Alma 580s

    Niels Kamphuis (#163 Biggest Monkey) met up mid ocean 1500 miles from Antigua with the world’s toughest Row support team so they took some happy snaps in the 4-5mtr swells and 25-30 knt tradewinds. Neils was surfing the long smooth swells at times hitting 16 knots… memories that will last forever. Credit: World’s Toughest Row…

  • Boat Tour: Saffier SL46

    Editor Sam Jefferson takes us around the new Saffier SL46 – everything you need to know about this fresh design. Boat tour video – Saffier SL46 Dutch boatbuilder Saffier’s SL 46 drew the eye at Dusseldorf thanks to the striking styling and very orange paint job. Yet perhaps the most striking thing about the Saffier…

  • UK Charter Guide: Where to Cruise In The British Isles

    Uk charter – the Scilly Isles. Credit: Venture Sail – Agnes Gugh From the secluded creeks of the east coast to stunning landscapes of the Scottish islands and beyond, the UK and Ireland offer plenty of varied sailing to inspire those who want to explore. Hot, sunny days with gentle breezes might be few and…

  • Chartering in Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands

    Aerial View of Waewaetorea Passage – Bay of Islands, Northland New Zealand. Credit: iStock For many European sailors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime charter holiday and with long sailing seasons and tropical weather, there is choice in when to go For an ultimate remote, castaway holiday that offers palm-fringed beaches, sparkling azure seas, and stunning anchorages, you…