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.

Skipper’s View • BOAT SHOW SEASON ARRIVES WITH A SLIGHTLY SURREAL AIR THIS YEAR - BUT THERE IS PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO

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Positive vibes

Could your club be the Club of the Year?

Boat shows to go ahead in September

Racing revived but disappointment for some

August regatta highlights, plus forthcoming events on track

NEWS BRIEFS

Burling and Tuke join SailGP

Alex Thomson qualifies for Vendée Globe

Dee goes for the Olympics

Keelboat Academy places up for grabs

Portsmouth Yardstick expands

MARIN SUSAC, GLOBESAILOR

New boats • DESIGNS | LAUNCHES | PROJECTS

Tom Cunliffe • A brief spell behind bars is certainly one way to accelerate understanding of local culture

Paul Heiney • Joseph Conrad described the anchor as an ‘emblem of hope’; a permanent reminder that once more, we will be at rest. Yet sailors have a complex relationship with this bit of metal

1, 2, 3 forecasting • When your plans are wholly dictated by the elements, picking which forecast to put your faith can be a true test of resolve, says Jess Lloyd-Mostyn

Andi Robertson YACHTS • The TP52 class celebrates its 20th anniversary this year but racing remains on hold – giving a chance instead to reflect and plan ahead

Andy Rice DINGHIES • It’s a privilege to be trusted with someone’s pride and joy, and when the opportunity comes to jump into another class it’s hard to say no

AROUND the top of Scotland • In the second part of his round-Britain adventure series, Jonathan Winter sails Nova from Dundee to Belfast via Orkney and the Hebrides, sampling the delights of Scottish whisky and discovering close-knit coastal communities on the way

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OBAN

BELFAST

Exiled at sea for 70 days • A dream trip to the eastern Caribbean turned into a nightmare after coronavirus quarantine rules led to a 70 day odyssey for Peter and Margarida Lukursky

Spoilt for choice • Comfort, speed and a whole host of options, Dufour’s 530 has it all, as Sam Jefferson discovers

SAM’S VERDICT

THE SPEC

ALTERNATIVE YACHTS

Cup countdown • Over the next few weeks, all eyes will be on Auckland as the four teams for the 36th America’s Cup will – finally – assemble in the Cup venue

Ainslie: all set for Auckland • Every Cup cycle has its challenges and surprises, but AC36 has already brought more than its fair share, as Sir Ben Ainslie tells Georgie Corlett-Pitt

Goodison: getting ahead • One Brit already out on the water in Auckland is Paul Goodison, who tells Y&Y that balancing priorities is the key to Cup success

Champagne sailing • French manufacturer Tofinou has always excelled at marrying speed with style. Their new 9.7 does not disappoint, as Sam Jefferson discovers

SAM’S VERDICT

THE SPEC

BOAT SHOW KIT SPECIAL • Everything you need to look out for at Boats2020 this...