On the hunt for a gift for your favorite sailor? We have some great ideas to help you find functional and fun gifts for your sailor!
When all of this is over, we’ll be desperate to escape our homes! Read on for some great advice from our author Simon Jollands – all the sailing essentials, perfect for sending on to any woul…
David Harding explains How to reef efficiently on a yacht rigged with a roller-reefing headsail and slab-reefing mainsail?
Want to sail around the world? It might be easier than you think! These are 7 tips from a family who has been sailing around the world for 5 years.
There's a lot of terminology in sailing, and to get started with sail trim we recommend beginning with some key sailing "thingy" terms.
Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.
Online boating Rules of the Road quiz 60 second challenge
Now this is a revelation! All sails have a fourth corner! There, I’ve said it. Triangular sails are square. So why, in my first 10,000nm of yachting, over half spent racing, has no one ever e…
Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.
If space is tight or the weather looks unsettled, and you intend on anchoring a boat, it’s worth having a few skills up your sleeve
On the fence about sailing Albania? While we can't decide for you, our experience is a reminder for sailors to remain practical and realistic about the challenges of sailing in Albania.
RYA Sailing Schools UK - A guide to choosing the right sailing school for you. Some of the factors to consider before you make a decision.
David Harding explains How to reef efficiently on a yacht rigged with a roller-reefing headsail and slab-reefing mainsail?
It's never too late to learn how to work a rope. Instructions for six elementary knots.
The Hinckley DS42, the Morris 36, and the Friendship 40 are hardly simple, traditional daysailers, but each melds the most appealing of the old with the practical of the new to create windships for spontaneous shorthanded sailing.
The hull lines and exterior design of the new Azuree 41 brings Rob Humphreys signature. Our review.
Route planning, expected weather patterns, tips and resources for planning a sail across the Pacific Ocean.
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Ben Meakins tries out some useful temporary DIY sail repair methods that will tide you over until you can get to a sailmaker
In this post I list the items you are unlikely to have if you have never done bluewater or long-term cruising before. There are some essential safety product and also a couple of cool upgrades which will help you be comfortable.
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
In this video, I’ll show you how to easily tie onto a mooring ball (otherwise known as a mooring buoy), how to release the lines and leave a mooring ball, and, in the end, a little-known technique for preventing a mooring ball from hitting your hull (making a disturbing noise and damaging your paint job). The key thing to stress is that I will make this 'how-to' process look easy. I've done it thousands of times. When you're new, it's not so easy. Once you understand the concept, get out and practice. Practice, practice, and practice. Below the video, you'll
Nautical terms of a Basic Sailing YACHT & SAFETY PRINCIPLE SAILING TERMS PRINCIPLE SAILING TERMS During your course, you will encounter the following terms which refers to basic sailing principles and manoeuvres. It is important to familiarise yourself with these terms and the concepts to...
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Detailed information about all anchorages in Saint Lucia plus other tips and info to make the most of your time sailing in St Lucia
With limited energy and limited space, living onboard a small sailboat for a year was kind of like camping—we had very few creature comforts, however, these 10 essential items can be used on any boat and will make your life onboard more sustainable, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Telltales: how they work, how to use them to steer a close-hauled course and how to interpret their behaviour
Andrew Morton describes the Bernoulli principle and its effect on manoeuvring in tight spaces in a motorboat
Here in New Zealand, there are strict rules on the safety equipment that boats need to carry on board if they are competing in any yacht races, and also if they are intending on sailing offshore (b…
Before purchasing our sailboat I never realized the variety of rigging options available. In fact, I’m not even sure I understood exactly what the rigging
The Beaufort scale, officially known as the Beaufort wind force scale, is a descriptive table
Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.
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Telltales: how they work, how to use them to steer a close-hauled course and how to interpret their behaviour
For non-racing sailors, a cruising chute is often the downwind sail of choice: it’s nothing to be afraid of, but how do you use it to best advantage?
