British ocean racer Pip Hare is now heading back to Poole aboard her IMOCA 60, Medallia, after the yacht ran aground off St Austell earlier this morning
The initial assessment appears to show little damage to Medallia. Credit: Lloyd ImagesA full risk and damage assessment is expected to be carried out on Pip Hare‘s IMOCA 60, Medallia as soon as possible after the...Mike Reynolds transforms the galley area aboard his cruiser-racer by installing a new fridge box, drinks locker, sink and worktops
Mike Reynolds spent £2,000 refitting his galley, including a new sink and fridge, and more work surface. Credit: Mike ReynoldsFor many years refrigeration on board my 1980s IOR ¾ ton cruiser-racer Zen Again was a portable Waeco unit, that sat in an open compartment in the boat galley.
Although the unit worked, its volume was small, its power consumption large and it robbed us of work surface....
Long-keelers are known for having a mind of their own when going astern, so how do you let them know who’s boss? David Harding offers some suggestions
Without a bow thruster, there is a limit to how welll you can control a long keeler when going astern. Credit: David HardingIf you own a long keel sailboat, chances are that you don’t particularly relish the prospect of entering an unfamiliar...
Tickets for the 2024 Southampton Boat Show are being offered for a special price of £14.99 over the festive season
The 2024 Southampton Boat Show might be nine months away, but organisers are offering tickets at a special Christmas price.
British Marine has released 500 general admission tickets at the exclusive price of £14.99 – 50% off the normal admission price.
It has also discounted 50 tickets for the Quayside Club to £124.99, a saving of 37%. Quayside Club ticket holders have access to the waterfront lounge, with...
The Stevens family took on nappies, teething and potty training when they sailed across the Atlantic with kids
Stephanie with Jesse and baby Roux. Credit: Arthur DanielWhen Stephanie and Richard Stevens set sail from Jersey to Grenada, they knew it was going to be a challenge with two young children.
“I’d have been busy if I was on land and exhausted on land so why not chuck in a couple of night watches and see a bit more of the world?” said Stephanie.
Prolific boat owner Clive Marsh extols the virtues of the Tideway 12, which can be launched by hand from a trolley
The Tideway 12 is a marvellous craft.
My Tideway was No.462, a GRP version that was named Jackdaw by a previous owner presumably because she is black.
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Seasoned boat owner Gilbert Park shares his tips for making your time on the water as safe and stress free as possible
It’s best to contact the NCI on VHF Ch65 for radio checks before leaving as well as getting real-time information on sea state and wind. Credit: Fox MorganThe safety of the boat and the people on it have been my priority for the last 50 years, having cruised both sailing and power...
After nearly 100 years, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has elected its first woman commodore. Dr Deborah Fish, OBE, takes over the role in 2024
Dr Deborah Fish will take over as Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club from 1 January 2024It has taken nearly a century, but members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have elected its first woman commodore.
Dr Deborah Fish will take over the role from 1 January 2024, replacing James Neville.
Dr Fish has been racing with RORC since 1999, and has finished 11 Rolex Fastnet...
Andy Pag saves thousands of pounds on a replacement by mending his shredded sail himself using a domestic sewing machine
Andy Pag flew his spinnaker off the windward bow of his Lagoon 410. Credit: Andy PagPop-Zzzzipp it went. I looked up to see my trusty spinnaker flailing in shreds. I loved that sail.
Everyone loves a spinnaker, but I really loved this one for several reasons.
Firstly I...
Transatlantic sailor stunned to be sent a photograph of his yacht from the air
Infinity of Yar seen from 35,000 feet. Credit Eldred CurwenWhen Michael Terry set sail across the Atlantic in the ARC+ rally, he had no idea he’d be seen from the cockpit of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Michael was sailing...