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 • MIXED EMOTIONS AS INEOS BRITANNIA CELEBRATE MAKING AMERICA'S CUP HISTORY BUT STILL FALL SHORT

Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY

New boats • Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches

Paul Heiney • If Brexit was all about 'taking back control' then that is all well and good but Paul was left feeling somewhat confused following a cross channel cruise

Andy Rice • Team INEOS Britannia put up a good fight but it all came down to straight line boat speed in the end with the super-fast Kiwis reigning supreme

A WINTER'S TALE • Winter sailing in the UK is not for the faint hearted. Solo sailor Murray Longmore opted to test that theory to the maximum with a winter jaunt from Wales to Ireland

Tom Cunliffe • A good tender is worth its weight in gold and opens up new vistas to explore once you drop the hook. It can also get you into a good deal of trouble...

BLAME IT ON THE WEATHERMAN? • One key aspect of the America’s Cup was reading the weather. Milly Karsten caught up with INEOS Britannia’s in house meteorologist Tom Harrison to find out more

TELL ME MOOR • The north coast of Morocco is a cruising ground frequently overlooked by those cruising the Mediterranean – yet it has a lot to offer. Jetty de Koster gives you the lowdown

ALONE AGAIN • If you are looking for a fascinating showcase of pro sailing to fill the Cup-shaped hole in your life, look no further than the Vendée Globe. Georgie Corlett-Pitt profiles some key players…

LITTLE BIG MAN • The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 is the French giant’s ‘entry level’ boat and, as Sam Jefferson discovered, size isn’t everything

A RUM DO • Georgie Corlett-Pitt picks out the highlights of this winter’s Caribbean regatta season…

CARIBBEAN BEAT • With the countdown for the start of the Caribbean race season underway, now is the time to look at what’s on offer and start making plans for the ultimate winter getaway writes Sue Pelling

HARE TODAY • Pip Hare is the 8th woman in the world to complete the Vendée Globe and she is all set for this year’s edition. Milly Karsten catches up with Pip for a chat...

FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD • This prime facility at Ipswich is more than just a marina, boatyard and chandlery, it has a glowing reputation that stretches far beyond the shores of the east coast writes Sue Pelling

WOOD YOU BELIEVE IT? • There was a time when fake wood seemed to go against the grain. Those days are long gone and Sam Fortescue looks at the various options available

OPEN YOUR EYES • Sailors can easily get distracted by their phones, iPads and chartplotters. Rod Heikell explains why pilotage is still important in this digital age

INLAND SEACRETS • Do you know the Ionian well? Perhaps not as well as you think. Tom Fletcher shares his local neighbourhood highlights

Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE

Jess Lloyd-Mostyn • Island life and the wild...