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

WELCOME YOUR YEAR AFLOAT

Bewitching...

On the edge

Blue heaven

REVIEW OF 2022 • After the excitement of the Olympics, Vendée Globe and America’s Cup in 2021, it turned out 2022 had a few surprises in store and we enjoyed another vintage year afloat

THE YEAR AHEAD FOR CRUISING • Editor of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, Sam Jefferson, considers the year ahead for cruising sailors

THE YEAR AHEAD FOR CLASSIC BOATS • Classic Boat editor Steffan Meyric Hughes looks at the restorations, people and trends that are likely to shape 2023 in the wooden boat world

THE YEAR AHEAD FOR RACING • From local dinghy regattas to round the world yacht races, we look at what’s coming up in 2023 on the racecourse

Peace in Greece • Amid Teams calls to work, Nicola Beykirch discovered unprecedented solitude on a Greek odyssey through the Ionian and Aegean Islands

Rising star • He has Dee Caffari as a mentor and Alex Thomson’s old boat. James Harayda is on course to become the next big name to fly the red ensign in offshore racing, as Georgie Corlett-Pitt discovers

BOATS OF NOTE • The cruising yachts, race boats and multihulls set to make a splash in 2023

PERFECT FIT • The new 8-M yacht Starling Burgess, built to a 1937 design, has redefined the accuracy of carvel build for the 21st century

SHIFT IN DESIGN • Built using volcanic basalt fibres, the Windelo 54 has eco-credentials and is a stunning cruising platform, as Sam Jefferson finds out

Taking cover • Changing weather patterns and a changing market have affected insurance premiums. Sam Fortescue sifts through the small print

FOLKBOATS FOREVER • Around the island or around the word, the Folkboat’s versatility over its first 80 years has made it the most popular and influential cabin yacht in the world

SHOPPING LIST

Fit for purpose • There are some exciting updates in the world of sailing kit. Sam Fortescue turns his gimlet eye to the latest updates in sailing waterproofs

FIND YOUR BEST BERTH • For many of us, searching for a mooring is a one-time decision. There are, however, always offers to be had for those who shop around

A CERTAIN AURA • Sam Fortescue meets Fountaine-Pajot’s latest cruising cat, blending comfort and sustainability

BLUEWATER KIT IDEAS • Three bluewater sailors tell Sam Fortescue about their top offshore kit ideas

Hugh Mullens Oyster 565, Akoya

Jonas Edholm Arcona 400

Guillaume Guerrhit Dufour 425

BRITTANY’S TOP 10 • Navily is an app that relies on the feedback of its users to determine the finest anchorages and marinas around Europe. Here’s their top 10 most highly rated anchorages in Brittany, based on more than five user reviews

BORROWING FROM THE GREATS • The new down east-style launch from East Passage Boatwrights sits at the crossroads of traditional craftsmanship and modern demands,

GRENADINE DREAM • Tom Fletcher explains his love of the...