Why Every Crew Member Should Wear a Watch On Board
A reliable wristwatch helps every crew member keep watches, rest properly, record positions and maintain discipline at sea.
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Why Traditional Navigation Skills Still Matter
Traditional navigation skills give sailors the knowledge and resilience to keep making safe decisions when electronic systems fail.
Round the Island Race 2026
The 2026 Round the Island Race brought more than 800 boats together for 50.1 nautical miles of competition, tradition and unforgettable sailing.
Volta a Portugal à Vela 2026
After a 23-year absence, the Volta a Portugal à Vela returned in 2026 for eight stages and 355 nautical miles down the Portuguese coast.
Bump Sailing Ahead in Trieste
The Barcolana is not simply a sailing race. It is a cultural phenomenon, a maritime ritual, and a celebration of the sea that has been ...
Everyone Is Sailing
Sailing has always been a quiet refuge for people living under very bright spotlights. Away from cameras, speeches, and red carpets, the sea offers something ...
Lost in Translation
We have spent centuries telling the wrong story about one of the most extraordinary animals on this planet. A story born not from science, but ...
The Atlantic Still Crosses You Back
For a long time, the Atlantic was spoken of as an old acquaintance. A familiar ritual, almost automatic. You sailed south, picked up the trade ...
Boxing Day Is Racing Day
The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race did not begin as a quest for glory, records, or international prestige. It began in 1945 as a simple idea ...
Practical Guide: How to Enter Different Countries When Crossing the Atlantic
I start by sending a warm hug to everyone, setting a course west. Lucky you. This isn’t a legal information note; it’s a collection of ...
From LEGO Masters to Sea Masters!
You can tell a lot about a sailor by the way they stow their gear. The ones who can pack a dinghy, cabin, and galley ...
Shared Miles, Shared Smiles
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when a delivery skipper posts an ad looking for an extra pair of hands and, somewhere out ...
The Captain’s Duty to Protect Ship and Crew
A lot of people have been asking me about the captain’s duty to protect the ship and crew. As a lawyer, I may help by ...
Guide to the Nomenclature of a Sailboat
Guide to the Nomenclature of a Sailboat Knowing the right words on board is more than language or duty. It’s part of a sailor’s soul. ...
10 Skills Every Sailor Should Master
You don’t need to have joined a sailing club while still in nappies or grown up racing dinghies to become a competent sailor. In fact, ...
6 Best Apps to Find Sailing Opportunities (in 2025)
Not long ago, if you wanted to join a sailing trip, you’d wander down to the marina, read the flyers pinned to a noticeboard, and ...
How to Find the Right Sailing Crew
How to Find a Crew You Can Trust Every skipper remembers the best crew they’ve ever sailed with. They’re the ones who become friends by ...