Katy Stickland chooses her pick of the latest sailing books that will keep sailors enthralled
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The versatile Helly Hansen Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0 tested
Not wanting to wear foulies on the water all summer, Katy Stickland tests the mid-layer Helly Hansen Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0
The Adjustable Fender Mate for easier mooring
The Adjustable Fender Mate aims to eliminate the need for knots when setting your fenders. Katy Stickland puts it to the test
August issue – out on 3 July
Everything you need to know about trailer-sailing; How to spray gelcoat; Improvements on the continuous splice; Retrofitting a £1 mast; Tips for avoiding collisions; Enduring appeal of Hunter Ranger 265…
Boat charter holiday destinations in the UK and Ireland away from coast
Katy Stickland highlights some of the spectacular and magical places to charter away from the coast in the UK and Ireland
Is the Helly Hansen Crew Low the best quick drying sailing shoe?
Katy Stickland dons a pair of Helly Hansen Crew Low sailing shoes and tests them in the heat of the Mediteranean and cooler climes of UK waters
Summer issue – 5 June
Battery management made simple, Plastic vs metal seacocks: which is best? Anchoring with shore lines explained, Tips for replacing curved windows; The appeal of the Westerly Typhoon 37 and MORE!…
Musto BR3 Offshore Pertex jacket review
The Musto BR3 Offshore jacket has a Pertex membrance which promises to be waterproof, windproof and breathable. Katy Stickland puts it to the test
July issue – 8 May
Navigation and your fingertips: an easy guide to digital charts, plotters and MFDs, How to sail around headlands, races and overfalls, 10 ways to save fuel, spotlight on the Pointer…
Why Plan B is the route to success
Katy Stickland meets the founder and students at Plan B to see how boatbuilding and sailing are giving teenagers a second chance
2025 British Motor Yacht Show line-up announced
A range of boats, from the Saxdor 340 to the Bavaria SR35 HT, will be making their UK debut at the 2025 British Motor Yacht Show
June issue – 10 April
Essential skills, planning and kit for your best summer afloat, Bonding & sealants guide, How to sail tidal estuaries, Yacht handing on rivers, Silicone antifouling test, The seamanship of Joshua…
Next stop Fiji! Mini Globe Race skippers start Leg 2 amid gear issues
13 of the Mini Globe Race entrants are now racing towards Fiji in their 19ft plywood boats, a further two skippers are expected to be underway by next week
Open weekends announced for Portland Marina
Next month, Portland Marina will be hosting two boat buying open weekends
May issue – out 13 March
Tune your rig so your boat points higher and sails better, The ultimate cruising guide to Britain and Ireland, Essential propeller care, How to check your mooring for peace of…
Renaud Stitelmann wins Leg One of the Mini Globe Race 2025
Swiss sailor Renaud Stitelmann, who won the Globe 5.80 Transat, has taken Leg One of the Mini Globe Race 2025
Spotlight on Italian women in boatbuilding
Following the successful Women in Boatbuilding British tour, the team have now gone to Italy to meet their colleagues in Europe
Mini Globe Race 2025 underway: racing 19ft boats around the world
14 skippers have crossed the start line of the Mini Globe Race 2025, with the first leg taking entrants from Antigua to Panama
Sunsail’s Funding the Future: nurturing grassroots sailing
Now’s your chance! Find out how your sailing club could win up to £6,000 to fund new programmes or equipment
April issue – out 13 February
30 ways to go dinghy cruising in the UK and beyond, How to pay for the bluewater dream, Switching from petrol to an electric engine for under £8k, The 7…