Going wireless for easier cruising

A regular review of your boat’s rigging will prevent expensive failures – and potentially be a lifesaver…

Stephanie Jones talks to the skippers in the 2025/26 Mini Globe Race to find out...

Misunderstood and little used, the kicking strap or vang is often largely ignored by cruising sailors. It is an important sail control, however, helping you to flatten or open the main as required. Ra

I’ve had Constance – an American Mason 44 – for 13 years. We’re getting to know each other bit by bit and I’d like to report that she’s everything a yacht should be. Excellent though she is, as the sa

Three transatlantic cruisers share valuable lessons with Ali Wood about their onboard power setups (and where they went wrong)

I’ve just come back from SailGP in St Tropez. Practice day was cancelled because the Mistral was blowing hard and it was a bit too much of a risk sending the boats out. The first day of racing was fan