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 • FEW SAILORS OBJECT TO GOING FAST. SO WHY HAS THE CONCEPT BECOME ALMOST TABOO IN MODERN CRUISING YACHTS?

Sign o’ the times

Wave goodbye!

Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY

New boats • Sam Jefferson looks at the latest designs and launches from Düsseldorf Boat Show

Paul Heiney • There is no doubt the world of technology is affecting all aspects of our lives but Paul wonders if it's going too far for us sailing folk?!

Andy Rice • Keeping owners happy in big boat racing is key, while in dinghy racing Andy’s thoughts turn to how to attract bigger, open meeting turnouts

THE RETURN TO MIRROR WALL • Michael Brooks narrates and adventurous Tilman-style voyage to Greenland in search of the fabled Mirror Wall

Tom Cunliffe • Learning the lesson the hard way is the risk you take for not going ‘by the book’ when it comes to rigging a tripping line...

AROUND THE WORLD ALONE • Rupert Holmes reports on an extraordinary edition of the Vendée Globe

THE TWO RONAS • Singlehanded sailor Murray Longmore makes a voyage from one Rona to the other (and comes up with an idea for a race)

IT’S ONLY RORC N’ROLL… • What does RORC’s centenary year have in store? Georgie Corlett-Pitt finds out…

LET’S GO ROUND AGAIN • Clipper Race’s unique global ‘race for all’ concept celebrates almost 30 years of success. The countdown is now on for the 2025-6 event – the 14th edition – but there is still time to sign up says Sue Pelling

OCEANIS APART • Sam Jefferson tests Beneteau’s Oceanis 37.1; a mid sized cruiser that proved itself to be full of surprises

FLAT EARTHERS, PURITANS AND THE GENESIS OF YACHT CRUISING • Sam Jefferson looks at the intriguing characters who pioneered the pursuit we know and love

LAUNCHED • New kit for you and your boat

SPRING INTO A NEW SEASON • Spring preparation is tough enough on one boat – what’s it like putting a charter fleet back on the water. Sail Ionian’s Tom Fletcher explains

TITCHMARSH MARINA • This well appointed, family-owned marina nestled in the heart of ‘secret’ back waters on the east coast, is relatively remote yet offers good travel connections for berthholders and visitors writes Sue Pelling

TIME OUT • SAM JEFFERSON AND STEFFAN MEYRIC HUGHES REVIEW THE LATEST BUNKSIDE READS, CLASSIC BOOKS AND MORE

FOUL MATTER • Sam Fortescue takes a look at environment-friendly anti-fouling systems and offers advice on the different options available

ISLANDS IN THE DREAM • Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily are three of the most captivating islands in the Mediterranean, each offering distinct landscapes, rich cultures, and excellent cruising opportunities for a charter holiday writes Sue Pelling

Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE

Jess Lloyd-Mostyn • Having children onboard brings endless joy and, as Jess discovers, provides the ultimate excuse to relive the simple pleasures in life such as...