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Charts. Credit: Shutterstock The demise of paper charts seems to have been greatly exaggerated after nautical cartographers Imray announced a new deal with Austrian company Freytag and Berndt securing the future of their paper charts and pilot guides. For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts, its charts being an…

Malo 42 – Wild Orchid – for sale. Credit: Alex Grabu Summer has arrived… and so have these boats to the market. Three lovely yachts for sale – what do you think? Sweden Yacht 45 – Luna of Plymouth Luna of Plymouth is a beautiful example of the Sweden Yachts 45, a yacht that combines…

Sport inspired learning – here Sir Ben Ainslie shares his skills with a group of students. Credit: 1851 Trust Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust, through its climate-inspired STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programme, is engaging a new generation of innovators, writes Sue Pelling. Sir Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust has never been more relevant not…

“Moturekareka, that’s the one with the wrecked ship on it, Motuketekete, it has a nice quiet anchorage during southeasterlies, the next one we’ll sail near is Motoura, an old farm that’s now a reserve and camping spot. And if this wind stays light, we can anchor and take a walk on my favorite, Tiri Tiri…

Sailing Book Reviews 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. Steffan Meyric-Hughes and Dan…

Ocean Village Marina. Credit: MDL Marinas MDL’s Ocean Village Marina offers secure, high-end mooring and facilities in the heart of Southampton writes Sue Pelling – An easily accessible marina with 326 berths for vessels up to 80m LOA. If you are looking for glitz and glamour, Ocean Village Marina, based in the heart of Southampton’s waterfront,…

Bali 5.8. Credit: Bali Catamarans Bali Catamarans is the master of maximising interior and exterior volumes on its cruising catamarans. The new Bali 5.8 is its biggest boat yet and, as Sam Jefferson discovered, this is a big beast. Growth. It’s a small word that seems to be bandied around a lot by politicians these…

USA SailGP Team helmed by Taylor Canfield in action on Race Day 1 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix 2025. Credit: Felix Diemer for SailGP Money, money, money… like the America’s Cup, SailGP appears to be in a different league in terms of campaign costs An insider at one of the SailGP teams…

MDL Marina – South Coast Boat Show 2025 Your guide to the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025… Set against the spectacular backdrop of MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 returns this May to bring you the very best global power, sail and electric brands,…

Tom Cunliffe In recounting the tales of the many successful and failed voyages to the far north, Tom Cunliffe says in Arctic sailing lessons can be learned from the likes of Kipling… As I strolled through the throng at the Gosport boat jumble in search of that ever-elusive bargain, I met up with my pal…