So, if you view the Grand Soleil Blue as a super well-equipped dayboat with a performance rig, then it’s clear that a few ...

The split backstay is fitted with a manual hydraulic tensioner, which we make good use of to coax every last ounce of power from the light winds of our test day. It does a good job of removing sag ...

Harald Hart took even himself by surprise on a trip to the Faroes and back by stretching the voyage to a rounding of Iceland ...

Hempel’s silicone-based paint has been on the market since 2012, when it represented a revolution in thinking about fouling ...

Sailing fast in light airs can be a challenge in boats of a certain displacement. Tom reminisces on some innovative solutions ...

The students of the state school Greig City Academy in Haringey have been taking the racing circuits by storm this year, with some thrilling leaderboard positions across the dinghy and keelboat ...

The global marine industry has had an exciting year, and there is plenty to be celebrating. From innovation and design, to commitment and enthusiasm, we’ve seen evolution and success across the board.

Sailors in Greece are joining forces with NGOs and government bodies this summer, to help protect one of the world’s rarest marine mammals, the Mediterranean monk seal. And new regulations and ...

Because I live in a small community where everybody knows everybody else, when I walk the dog I invariably bid passers-by a ‘good morning’. This habit is one that I cannot resist, even when strolling ...