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 • AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN, WINTER PROJECTS REAR THEIR UGLY HEAD

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Gunning for glory • The Rolex Middle Sea Race is the final conclusion to the Mediterranean racing season and it is a tough race that starts and finishes in Valetta, Malta. Here competitors take the gun at the start of the 2024 edition.

Crossing Continents • The Bosphorus Cup is held In late September with the city of Istanbul providing a spectacular backdrop. This year, British-flagged Rossko Racer scooped IRC 1 following a hard fought battle

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

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

Paul Heiney • Never in his wildest dreams did Paul imagine himself on a fare-paying cruise contemplating the onboard activities!

Andy Rice • A change in the Olympic sailing race format is in the pipeline and, as Andy finds out, the idea is not going down too well with competitors

BLUEWATER DREAMS • With years of experience in offshore sailing, Jenevora Swann, and husband Fergus Dunipace, offer their insights into preparing for a safe and confident bluewater voyage

TIME OUT • SAM JEFFERSON REVIEWS THE LATEST BUNKSIDE READS, CLASSIC BOOKS AND MORE

Tom Cunliffe • Keeping abreast of fashion is not really a priority for Tom but it doesn’t mean he’s not noticed the demise of club ties

THE OCEAN RACE GOES COASTAL • It may have ‘ocean’ in the title, but The Ocean Race Europe was not what you’d expect. Georgie Corlett-Pitt looks back the high-stakes coastal chase that saw seven foiling IMOCA60s race from Germany to Montenegro…

THE BEST LAID PLANS... • Clive Loughlin finds that his plans for a little Brittany soon get blown away

TAKING IT IN THEIR STRIDE • Cowes Week brought drama mixed with determination for the team onboard Stride Forward – an all-disabled crew racing on an un-adapted boat. Georgie Corlett-Pitt hears more about this inspirational campaign from helm Stuart Childerley and Stride Forward’s founder Holly King…

SURFIN’ SAFARI • Beneteau’s First 36 was a planing masterpiece. The 36SE is a turbocharged version. Sam Jefferson dons his Bermuda shorts and prepares to go surfing

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK • The WLYC 24 Hour Race returns to its former glory as one of the most popular, challenging team events on the dinghy scene, racing writes Sue Pelling

GENOA WHAT I MEAN? • The Royal Cruising Club’s Nick Charman offers up a gentle challenge to sailors as he asks them to ponder the efficiency of their rig offwind

BILLIONAIRE’S ALLEYWAY ON A BUDGET • Sam Jefferson dons his fake Ray Bans and takes a cruise down the Côte d’Azur in an endeavour to get to the true, trashy heart of billionaire’s alleyway

LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN • There are few marinas to match the quality and convenience of Yacht Haven’s flagship site in the heart of the Solent writes Sue Pelling

LAUNCHED • New kit for you and your boat

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