Sailing Today

01/09/2024

Looking for some summer reading?

Here's some top sailing books... Inspiring and salty boating adventures!

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Searching for sailing books? These inspiring salty tales, full of adventure, drama and wonder, will have you dreaming of the wild ocean.

31/08/2024

Wi-fi onboard?
Here's our guide on how to get connected at sea. Whether its for navigation and weather reports, maintaining business connections or social media - here's the best to onboard wifi options – from routers to satellite services!

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Wifi for boats is an increasingly important consideration for many leisure sailors, who rely on apps and an internet connection for vital functions such as navigation and whether reports, as well as maintaining business connections or staying in touch with friends via social media. Sam Fortescue exp...

31/08/2024

How to Sail Sustainably while Chartering...

Here's a video from Sustainable Sailing Greece / Ionian Environment Foundation

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBxrEw-E5uI&t=9s

Sustainable Sailing Greece
Ionian Environment Foundation

In this video we look at some of the ways you can help protect our valuable marine ecosystems while chartering a yacht. For more information check out our we...

30/08/2024

New Gear at Southampton Boat Show 2024: Fresh Sailing Kit

One of the great joys of Southampton Boat Show is the plethora of kit available from sailing jackets, sunglasses and drybags, to high-end electric motors, protective paints and chandlery. We cast our eye over the new bits of kit available…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/new-gear-at-southampton-boat-show-2024-fresh-sailing-kit/



Southampton Boat Show

On Sale at the 2024 show: Sailing jackets, sunglasses, dry bags, high-end electric motors, protective paints, chandlery, & much more!

30/08/2024

Thinking of sailing across the South Atlantic?

Some voyages are easier than others. Jenevora Swann narrates a challenging Sail from Cape Town to Brazil...

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/south-atlantic-cruising-sailing-cape-town-to-brazil

29/08/2024

America's Cup Breaking News...

INEOS Britannia beaten American Magic, gaining their 1st point towards the Louis Vuitton America's Cup!

Here's all the key info for the America's Cup and how to watch free online...
https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/37th-americas-cup-key-info-dates-how-to-watch/

In the post-race interview Ben Ainslie said: "I have to say, the Americans did a good job getting back into the race, there is plenty we'll be going away looking at, how we can improve... but great effort from the team."

INEOS Britannia America's Cup

29/08/2024

Sailing French Polynesia...

Why is the archipelago of Tuamotus so dangerous?

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/cruising/sailing-french-polynesia-the-dangerous-archipelago-of-tuamotus/?

29/08/2024

How to Passage Plan: Clive Loughlin’s Cruising Tips

While things rarely go to plan at sea, passage planning and spending time on the theory are among Clive Loughlin’s top cruising tips.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/how-to-passage-plan-clive-loughlins-cruising-tips/?

Cruising tips: While things rarely go to plan at sea, passage planning and spending time on theory are among Clive Loughlin's cruising tips.

28/08/2024

Sailing safety equipment: Your essential guide to staying safe at sea

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Sam Fortescue looks at what’s new for 2024 when it comes to sailing safety equipment, from liferafts to EPIRBs…

28/08/2024

Steering by the Stars

Here's a Guide to Celestial Navigation...

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/steering-by-the-stars-a-guide-to-celestial-navigation/

27/08/2024

America's Cup: What is it like helming an AC75?

Francesco Bruni, the Italian Skipper for the 36th America’s Cup tells us how it feels…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/americas-cup-boats-what-its-like-helming-an-ac75/

What is like to helm an AC75 in the America’s Cup? Francesco Bruni, the Italian Skipper for the 36th America's Cup tells us how it feels...

27/08/2024

Top 6 New Boats at the Southampton Boat Show 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is right around the corner and the excitement is building, even more so now that we’ve heard about the new boats on display… Here’s some top picks from our Editor Sam Jefferson.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/southampton-boat-show-2024-top-6-new-boats/

Use our discount code and grab your tickets now!
https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/southampton-boat-show-2024-what-to-expect/

Southampton Boat Show

Southampton International Boat Show 2024: Here’s our Editor's top picks of the new boats on show this year! And a ticket discount for you...

27/08/2024

Tom Cunliffe's Podcast is here!

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/how-to-sail-on-a-budget-tom-cunliffes-column/

This month, Tom Cunliffe muses on how sailing has been likened to standing under a cold shower ripping up £10 notes. It’s an outlook that occasionally has the ring of truth. Tom opted to take economising measures…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/how-to-sail-on-a-budget-tom-cunliffes-column/

26/08/2024

Team GB Medals

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/olympic-sailing-medals-wilsons-windsurfing-and-ilca-dinghy/

Looking back at the Olympic medals... Andy Rice reports on Wilson’s Windsurfing and the ILCA Dinghy races.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/olympic-sailing-medals-wilsons-windsurfing-and-ilca-dinghy/

26/08/2024

The 37th America's Cup is on!

The wait is up... The 6 teams have begun the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta. Here's everything you need to know about this historic competition and HOW TO WATCH IT LIVE... FREE!

https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../37th-americas-cup-key.../

26/08/2024

Boat Test: New Luxurious Multihull Lagoon 60

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/boat-test-new-luxurious-multihull-lagoon-60/

Multihull manufacturer Lagoon is the world leader in building cruising multihulls. They’ve gone big with their new Lagoon 60 as Sam Jefferson finds out.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/boat-test-new-luxurious-multihull-lagoon-60/

Lagoon Catamarans

26/08/2024

Women in Sailing: Southampton Boat Show Women in Marine Day

Shining a light on women in sailing and female success throughout the industry, Southampton Boat Show 2024 have announced Thursday 19th September will be a day-long celebration of women in marine! Grab your ticket discount here…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/women-in-sailing-southampton-boat-show-women-in-marine-day/

Southampton Boat Show 2024 have announced Thursday 19th September will be a day-long celebration of women in marine! Ticket discount here...

25/08/2024

Cornish Crabber Revived: Boatbuilders Staying Afloat

Iconic British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been brought out of administration by just a couple of months after the company went into liquidation.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/cornish-crabber-revived-boatbuilders-staying-afloat/

Iconic British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers brought out of administration by just a couple of months after the company went into liquidation.

25/08/2024

New Boats!

Here’s some of the latest yacht designs from Grand Soleil, Boreal, IDB Marine, Nautor Swan, and Hanse Yachts – take a look at the new boats arriving on the market…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../new-boats-the-latest.../

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Some of the latest yacht designs from Grand Soleil, Boreal, IDB Marine, Nautor Swan, & Hanse Yachts. Take a look at these exciting new boats!

25/08/2024

South Atlantic Cruising: Sailing Cape Town to Brazil

Some voyages are easier than others. Jenevora Swann narrates a challenging Sail Across the South Atlantic…

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/south-atlantic-cruising-sailing-cape-town-to-brazil

25/08/2024

37th America’s Cup: Key Info, Dates & How to Watch

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../37th-americas-cup-key.../

The 37th America’s Cup is here! Here’s all the key info, dates and how to watch the racing online, for free!

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../37th-americas-cup-key.../

The 37th America's Cup is here! Here's all the key info, dates and how to watch the racing online, for free!

24/08/2024

Windermere 17 ft Celebrate 120 Years: Fleet's Anniversary Race

Celebrating 120 years with a sail past, race and party...

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/windermere-17-ft-celebrate-120-years-fleets-anniversary-race/



Royal Windermere Yacht Club

The Windermere 17 ft class celebrated 120 years with a sail past, race and party on Saturday July 20th, Sam Jefferson reports.

24/08/2024

New Women In Sailing Documentary Series!

A new docuseries on equality and women in sailing has arrived... Musto and World Sailing TV present “Evening the Keel,” narrated by Tracy Edwards MBE.

Watch full series here!
https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../new-women-in-sailing.../
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New Women in Sailing Docuseries: Watch it Here! Elite female sailors delve into equality & women in sport. Narrated by Tracy Edwards MBE.

24/08/2024

Sailing with Animals...

Aware of being watched by uninvited guest onboard is something Jess Lloyd-Mostyn has got used to over time. She even finds they make good company!

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/finding-uninvited-guests-onboard-sailing-with-animals/?

Sailing with Animals: Aware of being watched by uninvited guest onboard is something to get used to... Jess finds they make good company!

24/08/2024

Guide to Sailing in Turkey

Looking for a tranquil turquoise bays? Want to explore the ruins and tombs of Turkey's coastline without the interruption by gulets and party boats? Jules Riegal has the answers in her guide to sailing around Turkey...

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../sailing-turkey-guide.../

Sailing Turkey: Jules Riegal's Guide to finding window to ancient past and touch of tranquillity amidst party boats, gulets & holiday crowds.

23/08/2024

Guide to Best Sailing Watches

Here’s six top sailing watches for racing, cruising, or all out adventuring, selected just for you!

Incase you missed it... A Sailing Watches Guide:
https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../best-sailing-watches.../

Sailing Watches Buyer's Guide: Looking for top-performance and top-quality? We've found the best - here's 6 ultimate sailing watches!

23/08/2024

Olympic Sailing Round-up: Team GB Triumphs and Tears

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../olympic-sailing-round.../

Georgie Corlett-Pitt gives us an Olympic sailing round-up, talking us through the highs and lows of a battling performance by Team GB’s Olympic sailors.

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https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../olympic-sailing-round.../

23/08/2024

Looking for Anchorages In Brittany?

Here’s a tried and tested guide to the best anchorages in Brittany, France. We’ve done the research for you, so that you can get back to sailing!

Find Perfect Anchorages:
https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/news/anchorages-in-brittany-guide-to-finding-peaceful-anchoring-spots

Here's a tried & tested guide to Brittany's best anchorages... we've done the research for you, so you can get back to sailing!

22/08/2024

The 37th America's Cup starts today!

The wait is up... Today the 6 teams will begin the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta. Here's everything you need to know about this historic competition and HOW TO WATCH IT LIVE... FREE!

https://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/.../37th-americas-cup-key.../