Sailing Today

Sailing Today is the magazine for hands on cruising sailors, offering a wealth of practical advice and a dynamic mix of in-depth boat, gear and equipment reviews.

It is written cover to cover by sailors for sailors. Since its launch in 1997, Sailing Today has sealed its reputation as the magazine for essential sailing information and advice.

Thanks to our superb team of experts, Sailing Today is packed with news and advice for the hands-on cruising sailor. Specialising in yachts between 25ft and 60ft, with fantastic market leading boat and gear tests, and regular advice about seamanship and navigation, Sailing Today delivers the practical back up needed for those who enjoy using their boats, be it cruising around the coast, across the channel or in blue waters.

Sailing Today

Skipper’s View • THE RISE OF THE FAR RIGHT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO SAILORS' FRONT DOOR AS THE RNLI IS TARGETED BY MEN CLAD IN FOOTER BAGS

A flock of Swans • Boatbuilder Nautor Swan celebrated its 60th anniversary in style at the annual Swan Cup. The event is held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia and this year a remarkable 170 yachts took part. This was one of the largest gatherings ever staged for this iconic brand.

Light and shade • The late Carlo Borlenghi was a photographer who believed that the best photos did not need a caption because they spoke for themselves. He also had an exceptional eye for a photo. Here is a fine example of his work.

Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY

New boats • Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches

Paul Heiney • Books were once the go-to method of learning everything you needed to know about sailing, says Paul as he ponders modern-day living!

Andy Rice • Andy looks ahead to the Route du Rhum and its strong British entry, plus some interesting facts about the history of the event

INTO AFRICA • Senegal is not a destination on many cruising sailors’ itineraries, yet – as Charlie Faulkner discovered – it has much to offer and makes a good stopover prior to making a transatlantic crossing

Tom Cunliffe • Getting to ‘grips’ with anchoring is a bit of an art but, as Tom points out, you need to know the basic rules, including anchoring etiquette

A STAR IS REBORN • Paul Cayard has won almost everything there is to win in sailing and could be forgiven for resting on his laurels. Yet at 66 years of age he seems to have found a new lease of life. Barry Pickthall finds out why

MAKING WAVES • NYYC’s inaugural Women’s International Championship drew some of the world’s best female sailors together. Hannah Diamond tells Georgie Corlett-Pitt about taking part in this historic event…

DIRE STRAIT • The Strait of Messina has long held a ferocious reputation. Sam Jefferson discovered precisely why, on a recent trip headed northward through the Strait

FIRST CLASS? • In a market crowded with king sized performance cruisers, Beneteau’s First 60 looks to take on the likes of Solaris and Grand Soleil on their own turf. Sam Jefferson finds out if it beats them

CONSIDERING THE CARIBBEAN • Winter sun is a great reason to head west from Britain, but a successful family charter depends less on the temperature than on getting the boat, and the pace, right. Tom Fletcher looks at how to make Caribbean sailing work for the whole family

A MAN’S WORLD? • Offshore racing is a demanding forum for sailors of any gender. Over the years a select group of women has competed on an equal footing with men. Milly Karsten catches up with Sam Davies, a member of that elite group

BOOTY CALL • Sam Jefferson put a selection of the leading brands through their paces. Will he stick the boot in or tread lightly?

BLOWN AWAY • Having crossed the Atlantic once, Natasha Lambert knows what lies...