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JP 40. Credit: Jeppesen Ponns Have you seen these new yachts? Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches. Swan 51 Nautor Swan is arguably the most iconic and evocative name in the sailing world and the launch of a new boat is always big news. The new 51 comes from the drawing board…

AI in sailing – Admiral’s Cup 2003. Credit: Rick Tomlinson Andy Rice looks ahead to a spectacular summer on the Solent, and looks at how the tide may be turning for our AI-driven world within sailing. After a 22-year hiatus, who would have thought the Admiral’s Cup could return with so much good will and…

Fastnet Rock – AQUAVIT, Sail no: BEL450, Design: First 45, Class: IRC 2B, Skippers: Franklin Wagemans. Credit: Kurt Arrigo The leading boats of the Fastnet Race’s 51st edition have begun arriving into Cherbourg in a showcase of modern technology and design 100 years after this historic race began… The 2025 Fastnet Race set off from…

Credit: Southampton International Boat Show The Southampton Boat Show 2025 is in our sights! Whether you’re on the hunt for new sailing gear, a serious boat buyer, a watersports enthusiast, a foodie and live music fan, or just looking for a brilliant family day out, here’s everything you need to know for your visit. The…

The pyrotechnics go off as New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling cross the finishing to win the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, UK. Sunday 20 July 2025. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 7 Season 2025. Photo: Simon Bruty for SailGP. Handout image supplied by SailGP Record crowds swarmed to Portsmouth to…

Sponsored Content TSYT’s 2024 Voyagers sailing around the Canary Islands from Tenerife. Credit: Tall Ships Youth Trust Chase the winter sun, sail the Canaries and change a young life with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). “Winter warmer. Clear skies. Full sails. And not a single thought of work.” That’s how one adult sailor described their…

Sam Jefferson and Steffan Meyric Hughes review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Clipper Chronicles – Adam Birrer The Clipper Round the World Race is something of an institution these days. It’s the race where crew members pay for a place on a racing yacht, often with the goal of crossing something…

Sam tested the Med version which featured a more open transom with sliding seats. The North version has an enclosed transom with more storage. Credit: Saffier Yachts Saffier Yachts is all about fun daysailers, right? Not any more. This company has taken that concept and shifted it to a larger canvas as Sam Jefferson discovered…

Become a sailing champion – Working hard to gain that extra bit of vital speed on the racecourse. Credit: Jon Emmett Jon Emmett is a professional coach who coached Lijia Xu to Olympic gold in 2012. He has also been National, European and World Champion in the ILCA class. He explores what it takes to get…

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