Since 1947 Yachts & Yachting has been famed for its excellent coverage of all aspects of racing, from local dinghy and keelboat events to the heights of the Olympic Games, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race. As well as the top end events, each issue is full of vital information, including technique and tips from some of the best coaches in the sport, interviews and profiles, kit and equipment guides, as well as tests of the latest new boats.
Sailing Today
Skipper’s View • THE CONTRASTING JOYS OF CRUISING THE WORLD IN A CATAMARAN THE SIZE OF AN APARTMENT AND A 19' PLYWOOD MONOHULL
CONTRIBUTORS
Wild Bora Bora
A Rum Do
Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY
BEST NEW MULTIHULLS • A new season brings a new crop of multihulls. Sam Jefferson casts his eye over the latest launches ahead of the Multihull Show at La Grande Motte
SOUTH SEA TALES • Multihulls have redefined blue water cruising. Kate Ashe Leonard is living that dream and narrates a trip through the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia
Andy Rice • Money, money, money... like the America’s Cup, SailGP appears to be in a different league in terms of campaign costs
Paul Heiney • Although Paul says electronics have taken much of the skill out of foggy sailing, it still pays to pick up some wise tips!
Tom Cunliffe • In recounting the tales of the many successful and failed voyages to the far north, Tom says lessons can be learned from the likes of Kipling...
BUYING A SECOND-HAND MULTIHULL • Jenevora Swann takes a look at the trials and tribulations of searching for a second-hand cruising multihull
What the brokers say… • We chatted to four brokers to ask how the second-hand multihull market is performing in their country.
A SPACE ODYSSEY • Bali Catamarans is the master of maximising interior and exterior volumes on its cruising catamarans. The new 5.8 is its biggest boat yet and, as Sam Jefferson discovered, this is a big beast
SUMMER REGATTA GUIDE 2025 • Plan yourself a memorable summer with our regatta guide - whether you’re looking for competitive racing or family-friendly fun afloat, there will be a race week or weekend for you!
SPOTLIGHT ON CROATIA • With 1,200+ islands and islets to discover off the Dalmatian coast, Croatia is the perfect charter holiday playground writes Sue Pelling
TRICKS OF THE TRADES • Georgie Corlett-Pitt looks at the highlights of the RORC Caribbean 600 – the sizzling 16th edition of this trade wind twister…
MINI GLOBE • Small Boat. Huge Adventure – it’s an alluring concept. But can it be done? As Leg One gets underway Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a closer look at the Mini Globe Race…
SHOWING OFF IN THE SOUTH • Your guide to the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
GREEK GIFTS • Charter skipper Tom Fletcher plans his dream trip around his home cruising ground of the Ionian
DRESSED TO IMPRESS • Sam Fortescue casts his eye over the latest developments in the world of marine clothing
MULTI HULL SHOW PREVIEW • The Multihull Show is back, and the 2025 edition promises to be a record-breaking event
OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA • MDL’s Ocean Village Marina offers secure, high-end mooring and facilities in the heart of Southampton writes Sue Pelling
TRUST AINSLIE • Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust, through its climate-inspired STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programme, is engaging a new generation of innovators writes Sue Pelling
TIME OUT • STEFFAN MEYRIC HUGHES AND DAN HOUSTON REVIEW THE LATEST BUNKSIDE READS, CLASSIC BOOKS AND MORE
Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE
Jess Lloyd-Mostyn • Having a ‘ready’ made crew with children on...