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Katy Stickland introduces her non-sailing family to life afloat on a charter holiday in Greece’s spectacular Ionian Sea

THEO STOCKER ON THE YACHTMASTER EXAM

Race charter in the Caribbean is not only all about sailing in turquoise waters with consistent trade winds and dramatic island backdrops but it’s also about being part of a lively, local tradition. Y

Crewing on other boats is a great way to explore new places, sail new boats and meet new people, but it isn’t without its pitfalls, says Anna Bingham

A camping dinghy may not offer the comforts of a modern cabin yacht, but no yacht is comfortable on a hard beat, no matter how many berths she may accommodate in her cabin. And there are serious disad

The sun is shining, there is a consistent breeze from the southeast, and I hear the distinct flapping sound of a boat tacking through the wind. Popping up on deck I suddenly realise that I am surround