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A video tour of the new Saffier SE28 Leopard.

Celebrations of milestone moments and a star-studded line up of guest speakers will be among the highlights of the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026. The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show will return to Farnborough International from 21-22 February 2026. Credit: Paul Wyeth From dinghy sailing to windsurfing, wingsurfing and foiling to paddleboarding, visitors to…

Plans to introduce a £100 annual fee for leisure boaters in the popular cruising ground of Scotland’s Clydeport ‘will not be taken forward at this time’ Peel Ports Group has confirmed, after a public backlash. The fee may have prompted boats to ‘deactivate location devices’, creating a safety concern, said Eric Sweeney. Credit: Volodymyr Goinyk/Alamy…

Clive Loughlin demonstrates why passage planning is important, and how technology can actually slow you down.

This winter, on 26th December 2025, the crews of the Sydney-Hobart race set off and made history… Sam Jefferson reports.

The winter months are a time for dealing with maintenance issues. That applies on a huge scale when dealing with a Greek charter fleet as Sail Ionian’s Tom Fletcher explains.

What sort of boat do you design for arguably the most demanding ocean race on earth? Ask Nigel Irens, who was tasked with designing a new generation of yachts to take part in the Clipper Race.

A motorboater who injured a teen kayaker in a “totally avoidable” collision has become the first to be sentenced under new The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023, which came into force in 2024. The powerboat was seen travelling at speeds of up to 25mph shortly before the collision with the kayak. Credit MCA Swansea Crown…

A host of interesting packages for 2026 with new destinations, and a fresh look at itineraries, means now is the time to consider a dream sailing holiday in the sun writes Sue Pelling.

Dylan Fletcher has been on a journey since he put the Kiwis to the sword in the Tokyo Olympics. He is currently riding on the crest of a wave.