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It’s time to start looking at your sailing kit for the season ahead. Do you have everything you need to keep warm and dry when you’re out on the boat, either racing or cruising?

Sam Jefferson sails the new Dufour 54 – a boat that attempts to give new meaning to the term ‘roomy’.

Balance catamarans specialises in producing innovative high performance bluewater catamarans. Its new 580 is an impressive addition to its portfolio.

Nautor Swan has been on something of a journey since it first built seagoing sporty cruising yachts in the 1960s. The New Clubswan 28 one-design sportsboat is a prime example of just how far they have come… Sam Jefferson put this design through it paces in St Tropez.

Sam Jefferson takes a look at the latest yacht designs on the market – which is your favourite?

Whether you are setting off on a long voyage, or spending a few days on the water, here’s my list of essential sailing accessories, and a few extra ideas…

With so many digital chart options available, choosing the right one for you can be confusing. Here’s why Navionics and Garmin Navionics suit many kinds of boaters and ultimately make sense.

The teams of the 2025/26 Clipper Round The World Race have been hurtling around the globe since August, and with over half the nautical miles under their belt, the competition is ever growing. Here’s the latest results from leg 5 (stage 6) and how they are getting on overall.

It was the second weekend of the SailGP 2026 calendar and the F50s foiling around Auckland Harbour did not disappoint. Here is the full report from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, including details on the catastrophic crash.

Here’s a comprehensive list of the sailing races and regattas scheduled for 2026, and we are spoilt for choice! There will be more details to come, but for now, save the dates in your calendars and start planning your sailing season.