David Rainsbury demonstrates springing off and on and how it will give you all the power and control you need to leave a berth safely ...

Only the foolhardy would put to sea without first checking the weather and forecast – understanding how to make use of the ...

Charles Warlow has circumnavigated the UK twice, round Ireland and to the Faroes. He shares his advice for sailors planning ...

As it celebrates its 75th year, the not-for-profit Southwold Sailing Club (SSC) is crowdfunding to replace its slipway and ...

Judges unanimously voted for West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) in Southport to be the overall winner of Sunsail's £6,000 Funding the Future grand prize.

Living in a world of power-hungry electronics, windvane self-steering is an appealing concept. Instead of steering to a compass course, you steer the boat to the wind, thanks to a mechanical vane ...

Cornish Crabbers has a loyal following, and the company’s new owner and management team are hoping this core group of Shrimper and Cornish Crabber owners will be key in helping to ensure these ...

Allan Earl, the author of the marvellous book Dinghy Cruising, published in 1945 successfully sailed his 10ft clinker dinghy all along the Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex coast. And as the knowledgeable ...

Boat buying advice often emphasises the benefits of focussing on well-known and well-documented designs. There’s a lot to be said for this, given the strengths and weaknesses of these designs are ...