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Katy Stickland
Editor
Sailing alone: a checklist for solo sailors
It’s easy to forget vital bits of information when setting off on a single-handed passage. Making checklists helps, but everyone’s will be slightly different
May 2026 Issue – out 12 March
59 low cost upgrades to enhance your boat; How to reduce weather helm; Boat repairs in a Force 9 storm; Designing and building your own trailer-sailer; Replacing chainplates; Sew your…
Poorly fitting PPE putting women in the marine industry at risk but new BS brings focus for change
The launch of a new British Standard now means that all women working in the marine industry must be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits, but many women…
Stitelmann takes the 2025 Mini Globe Race crown
Swiss sailor Renaud Stitelmann has won the 2025 Mini Globe Race, having sailed his 19ft plywood boat around the world via the Panama Canal
Recall of hydraulic hoses on Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines
The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall for Volvo Penta hydraulic hoses for D4 and D6 engines with DPH sterndrive
Boatworld announces national expansion
Boatworld has unveiled three new partner locations in the UK as part of its national expansion programme
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
Sailmaker tips for getting new life out of old sails; NMEA wifi gateways tested; Wayfarer Weekended on test; Cruising hacks from liveaboard sailors; Solo skipper’s checklist; How to fit an…
Can a lightweight jacket really keep you warm during colder months? I tested the Musto Evo Therm Primaloft to find out
Katy Stickland tests the Musto Evo Therm Primaloft jacket to see if its claims to keep your temperature regulated stand up to scrutiny
The World’s Smallest Boat? How Andrew Bedwell built his 100cm boat to sail across the Atlantic
Microyacht adventurer Andrew Bedwell tells Katy Stickland how he resurrected his Atlantic ocean world record challenge
March 2026 issue – out 15 January
Boat electrics made easy; Restoring a £1 boat; Easy ways to revive your canopy; How to find the perfect crew; How to lower your mast while afloat; Upgrade your windlass;…
February 2026 issue – out 18 December
Outboard SOS: how to fix common engine problems; How to set up and get the most out of your chartplotter; The build of the 100cm boat which is set to…
Skipper dies after being wound round his boat’s faulty electric winch
The skipper of the Mollie died after becoming entangled around the electric winch drum, an MAIB investigation has concluded
January 2026 Issue – out on 20 November
Sailing on sunshine: how to get the most out of your solar panels; Latest advice on installing lithium batteries that every boat owner should read; Understanding rigging failure and how…
Safety alert for some Mercury Marine four-stroke outboards
The UK Government has issued a safety alert for certain models of Mercury Marine four-stroke outboards which do not meet the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017
December 2025 issue – out on 23 October
From steering to rigging (and all the things we forget!) – the essential checks for the prepared skipper; Displacement theory and how it affects the way your boat handles; Anchoring…
Yann Quenet: From France to Canada in a 4m boat
French micro voyager Yann Quenet is currently transporting his home-built 4m boat across Canada ahead of a Pacific crossing in the spring
First-time charter holiday with family
Katy Stickland introduces her non-sailing family to life afloat on a charter holiday in Greece’s spectacular Ionian Sea
Report lobster pot and fishing gear entanglement, urges CA and RYA
Sailors and boaters are being asked to report lobster pot and fishing gear entanglement and sightings of poorly marked static gear around the UK coast, as part of efforts to…
November 2025 issue – out 25 September
Banish damp on board your boat! The benefits of solar, hydro and wind..and what can go wrong; 6 legendary boats which shaped design, 12,000 mile gear test, The boatyard at…