For inland sailors, the annual pilgrimage to the class championships usually means more than just sand, salt water, and ice creams — it can also bring big seas! Mark Rushall solves some common ...

Like a fine wine, the Hadron H2 is a dinghy that has matured over time. David Henshall tests its latest iteration Where better to run the boat test for the new Keith Callaghan-designed H2 singlehander ...

With big summer races such as the Round the Island approaching we speak to pro navigator, meteorologist and sailor Wouter Verbraak about his top tips on understanding the behaviour of winds for ...

The Round the Island Race always offers a fantastic day on the water, with a mix of fun, friendship and achievement. Veteran competitor Rupert Holmes shares some expert tips for a safe, enjoyable and ...

Louay Habib caught up with Skip Novak during the Legends Regatta to discover tales of races past, races present, and life after the Volvo Photo: Skip Novak In 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark became one ...

It’s fraught, frantic and you’ve got to fight for it – but using the windward boat rule wisely on the startline can ensure you lead from the off. Mark Rushall breaks things down It’s entirely your ...

Tom Cunliffe writes every month in Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting magazine. His latest column follows the recent announcement by the UKHO that it will be phasing out paper chart production.

Mark Rushall takes a look at two unconventional port tack starts and analyses why they worked for the sailors. Mention starting on port tack to almost any sailor and they will usually go misty eyed ...

Olympic coach Mark Rushall offers some advice on when and how to perform the lee-bow tack, and who does what on board In small boat racing, especially one-design, upwind gains are always hard won. Its ...

Jamie Sheldon at home in his wooden dinghy The Royal Yacht Squadron’s commodore is a team-racing demon but loves nothing more than cruising his wooden dinghy, hears Rob Peake “I was going to sail into ...

Launched at Dusseldorf ’s Boot this year, the new Dehler 42 follows the 38 and the 46 as the third model update of the four strong line-up for the German marque which has a proud history of producing ...

In this five-part mini-series, Rob Kothe speaks to the British sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race as they prepare to set off on Sunday 20 May from Newport, to the UK stopover in Cardiff. Second up is ...