The British Yachting Awards is an annual celebration of all things sailing; from the finest bits of kit, to the most extraordinary feats of endurance or skill out on the water. The shortlists for each

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Life at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is as jolly as ever after 180 years, but the diverse degrees on offer reflect the challenges of 21st-century farming. Kate Green charts a history of seismic change for the industry and Mary Skipwith talks to students past and present

For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

Although many will remember the Royal Western Yacht Club-hosted Final Fling event from the 1980s and ’90s, its rejuvenation with title sponsor Allspars eight years ago has seen this two-day event go f

Coach Brian beats one of his youth club members by a single centimetre in one of his own competitions and reveals details of a new programme to get newcomers into the sport