Washing and reproofing technical clothing, oilskins and footwear at home is now vital, Gill Marine’s gear guru Matt Clark says, to restore waterproofing. But fortunately, it’s easier than ever…
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Sunbeam 24.2: The attractive coastal cruiser that is fun to sail
Sporty and nicely finished, the Austrian-built Sunbeam 24.2 stands out among boats of this size, says David Harding
Ollie Boyes: the You Tube sailor on crossing the North Sea in a 20ft boat
Phil Clandillon talks to Southwold YouTuber Ollie Boyes about crossing the North Sea in a £1,400 trailer-sailer
Liveaboard Lessons: We Rented Our House to Live on a 38-Year-Old Yacht in the UK (Here’s What Happened)
Sharon Dyche-Brookes and Johan Truter share their experiences of spending months living aboard in UK waters
What to consider when sailing offshore in a small boat: Sailing advice for ‘Miscreants and Misfits’ from the Jester Challenge
‘Rarely will you meet such a bunch of miscreants and misfits,’ event organiser David McDowall pronounced in the opening speech of the first-ever Jester Challenge Symposium. Terms of endearment for…
Corsair Dash 750: Can a folding trimaran beat high-performance monohulls?
The Corsair Dash 750 promises speed around the cans on the race course but is this trimaran suitable for those who spend most of their time day sailing and weekending…
eNav in a Nutshell: The humble waypoint
How do the four stages of passage planning – appraise, plan, execute, monitor (APEM) – work in the age of the chartplotter? Craig Burton, head of training operations at the…
UK boating holidays: a guide
Polly Robinson looks at the options for those wanting to book a holiday afloat in UK waters
Dinghy repairs on a budget
You don’t have to pursue an award-winning finish in order to transform a neglected, rotting, 12ft sailing dinghy into a perfectly safe and serviceable craft, as David Pugh reports
Replacing a boat windscreen on a budget
Drew Maglio explains how he replaced the shattered windscreen on his Chaparral 2550 SX motor cruiser
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: sailing with a legend
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks to Ali Wood about self-steering, plum duff and why he was told to ‘slow down’ for his round the world finish
Loreto Rodriguez named YJA Young Journalist of the Year
Loreto Rodriguez, who has written for Practical Boat Owner, has won the Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award for 2026
Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards
Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the aim of the awards is to highlight the products and services that boat owners and sailors genuinely value,…
Astus 20.2 trimaran: The ultimate high-speed trailer-sailer?
If you're considering a boat you can trail and sail, why limit your options to just one hull? David Harding tests the Astus 20.2 trimaran
How I made a jury rudder from a headboard
Tony Nield improvised a jury rudder from a headboard after the aluminium rudder on his Seal 22 failed in the Menai Strait
Mums on the Water campaign wins Paignton Sailing Club £6,000 top prize
Sunsail's third annual Funding the Future initiative attracted 85 entries but Paignton Sailing Club's Mums on the Water campaign claimed the £6,000 prize.
Winch servicing: step-by-step maintenance guide
Regular servicing of your winches will optimise their efficiency and prevent premature wear. Stan Cockeram explains how to go about it, and suggests some simple checks to avoid mid-season failures
Why I built a 84kg monster storm anchor to survive any gale
Isaac Adam-Azikri explains why and how he fabricated a monster 84kg storm anchor for his 12m steel cutter
Yann Quenet: Why this solo French sailor refitted his micro-yacht to sail the globe again
Yann Quenet stands out as much for the philosophies behind his self-designed and built 13ft Baluchon as for his sailing exploits. Rupert Holmes reports on one of today’s most inspirational…
Faurby 335E: Elegant craftsmanship meets effortless sailing
Few boats under 35ft (10.5m) are built to this sort of quality. This is why the Faurby 335E stands out, as David Harding found out