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 • CAN THE HUMAN BEING AND THE FISH COEXIST PEACEFULLY? PERHAPS - BUT WHAT ABOUT MARINE MAMMALS AND SAILORS?

Weather bomb in the Bass Strait

Ebb and flow

New boats • A look at the latest launches from around the globe

HOW TO NEGOTIATE ORCA ALLEY • The recent attacks by killer whales off the Spanish and Portuguese coast have caused concern for cruisers. Jetty de Koster narrates a solo trip where she obeyed all the rules to stay ‘orca-safe’

THE VAT CRUISE • Nic Compton explains why he was obliged to take the path less followed to Albania in order to keep his boat in the Mediterranean

Paul Heiney • The romance of a winter sail on a crisp, frosty day is theoretically wonderful but often motivation is lacking at the crucial moment

Andy Rice • The Arkea Ultim Challenge is an extraordinary dash around the world that promises to break the 40 day barrier. It’s a far cry from the 1969 Golden Globe Race

TIME AND TIDE • The Menai Strait and surrounding waters are some of the most challenging for passage planning. Local sailor Don Smith describes how to work the tides

BUONISSIMO! • Despite a consistent record of winning on the racecourse, Italia Yachts somehow remains under the radar. Sam Jefferson tests the 12.98, the company’s latest cruiser/racer

Tom Cunliffe • The idea of wasting food while on a long sea passage is unspeakable. Tom lists a few tips and tricks to make sure the crew don’t go hungry

PHOTO FINISH • The 2023 edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart race dished up a real treat, including one of the closest finishes of all time

THE GENESIS OF FLOTILLA SAILING • Flotilla sailing might be big business these days but it enjoyed humble beginnings. Rod Heikell reminisces on the early days of flotillas in the Mediterranean

GOING FOR GOLD • Georgie Corlett-Pitt meets the sailors set for the 2024 Olympics…

ENSURE YOU’RE INSURED • It’s not the most exciting topic but a good insurance policy allows you to sleep easy. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest offers and developments in the market

LARGS YACHT HAVEN • With 730 berths, and a safe and sheltered location on the Clyde at the gateway to the west coast cruising grounds among its many attributes, it’s not surprising Largs Yacht Haven continues to hold its reputation as one of Scotland’s finest marinas writes Sue Pelling

Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE

BOATLIFE IS BACK! • The UK’s newest boat show will be celebrating its third anniversary this year. Amanda Thibaut explains how you can get the most out of this smorgasbord of marine delights

GUATEMALA’S HURRICANE HIDEAWAY • Where can you leave your boat in the Caribbean where it will be safe and not break the bank? Jenevora Swann has a tempting option

TIME OUT • SAM JEFFERSON REVIEWS THE LATEST BUNKSIDE READS, CLASSIC BOOKS AND MORE

CANAL KNOWLEDGE • If you’re chartering in the Ionian then the Lefkas Canal is the obvious Passage from the...