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 • SINGLEHANDING AT HIGH SPEED AND A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE HEAVYWEIGHTS OF SAILING JOURNALISM

CONTRIBUTORS

Fjord transit

Incredible Sanders does it again

Dinghy series to run all summer

Pip Hare 19th in Vendée Globe

NEWS BRIEFS

You pay for flare disposal, says Government

Classic schooner sinks

Foiling race circuit

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SailGP ready for global season

Bob Fisher 1935 - 2021 • Tributes have flowed in for our legendary writer after he died in January. Colleague and friend Barry Pickthall looks back

New boats • DESIGNS | LAUNCHES | PROJECTS

Virtual RYA Dinghy Show • We preview some of the highlights of the virtual edition of the popular Dinghy Show, which runs over 27-28 February for free

Quick glance at what’s on

AT THE SHOW • THE BEST NEW KIT

Can they be beaten? • Emirates Team New Zealand is lying in wait in the America’s Cup, due to take place from 6-15 March. We take a closer look at the team to beat

Paul Heiney • What’s the worst part about going sailing? In Paul’s mind there is no question; it’s the first and last five minutes. And if you happen to be moored up in a marina, it a whole new ball game

Andy Rice • Musings on the exciting dynamics of ‘end plating’ and the exploits of the late Bob Fisher - including his predeliction for Fireballs with low cut jibs

Andi Robertson • As the Vendée Globe wraps up, skippers are alreadly looking to the future and the next race. So what are the prospects for the class of 2021

It ain’t over til it’s over • An edge-of-your-seat Vendée Globe thriller came down to the final hours, with a last minute drama that shocked millions

Dame Ellen congratulates Clarisse

Russell Crowe’s message for Pip

Tom Cunliffe • Night watch on a long offshore passage is a real test of will and concentration but a memorable night encounter underlined the need for vigilance to Tom

Spirited performer • Choosing a traditional-looking boat doesn’t mean going low-tech, as Sam Fortescue discovered when he sailed the Spirit Yachts’ new 44E

SAM’S VERDICT

THE SPEC

ALTERNATIVE BOATS

Tea on the Nile • When you’re living in the middle of the Sahara desert and the government is a military dictatorship it can be a challenge to find fun things to do

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Broads appeal • With foreign cruising off the agenda for many for a few months, thoughts turn to home waters and what better place to start than the Norfolk Broads

Top tips for sailing in close confines

Norfolk Broads  Boats for Hire

Foul language • It won’t be long before boatyards around the coast are humming with the noise of sanders and the chip-chip-chip of owners removing old flakes of antifouling. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest products

ALL CHANGE?

BEST PRACTICE FOR ANTIFOULING

INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER...