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 • REFLECTIONS ON THE DEATH OF A SHOWMAN

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

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

Paul Heiney • A recent brush with art has given Paul a new perspective on how to help rid himself of anxiety and totally relax onboard

Andy Rice • Ben Ainslie’s Legal battle with Sir Jum Ratcliffe is unpleasant and unffortunate but very much of a piece with the history of the America’s Cup

Tom Cunliffe • The pot-infested waters we sail on can often turn what should be a relaxing voyage into disaster. Tom believes by joining forces we can do something about it

CREAM OF THE WEST COUNTRY • The west country has always been a sailor’s paradise. Barry Pickthall rediscovered its beauty on a trip from the Scilly Isles to Dartmouth – and picked out some highlights for you

CAPTAIN OUTRAGEOUS REMEMBERED • Gary Jobson, Ted Turner’s tactician at the peak of his sailing career, reflects on the passing of ‘Captain Outrageous’ the media mogul and leader par excellence who sprinkled stardust on the sailing world

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC • The Beneteau First 36 is a yacht that took Beneteau back to its roots of fast, uncomplicated sailing. Sam Jefferson takes it for a spin with co-designer Lorenzo Argento

MERRY GO ROUND • Few races pack so much variety, tactical complexity and potential for attrition into a fortnight. Rupert Holmes, who won the last edition with Richard Palmer, looks ahead to one of offshore racing’s most rewarding challenges, sharing advice for first timers

FIRST AMONG EQUALS • We chat about life, love and sailing with Andraž Mihelin, the maverick at the heart of Beneteau’s revitalisation of Beneteau’s First brand

A VERY SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY • Cowes Week celebrates an extraordinary 200th anniversary this summer. Georgie Corlett-Pitt looks at what’s in store to mark this bicentennial event

HOLEY MOLEY! • The FM Sailing Colander Cup with its simple bargain basement qualification rule is, without doubt, one of the best dinghy sailing revival success stories. Sue Pelling reports from Northampton Sailing Club at the 2nd edition of the event

EASY RETURNS • It’s not always practical to sail your boat to or from far flung locations. Sam Fortescue looks at the options for getting your boat moved without raising the sails yourself

HOLIDAY BLISS • Veteran charter skipper Tom Fletcher looks at some of the lessons he has drawn from two decades working in the charter business

THE RIDDLE OF ERSKINE CHILDERS • In part of our occasional series, we look at pioneers of yacht cruising. This time it’s Erskine Childers whose classic novel, The Riddle of the Sands, inspired many to head to sea in a small boat

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA • Western Marinas’ Aberystwyth Marina offers safe, sheltered berthing, with high end facilities close to all the amenities of this historic university and seaside town writes Sue Pelling

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