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For many, the call of the open sea is irresistible. For John, it was a passion ignited decades ago by Robin Knox-Johnston’s classic “A World of My Own,” and a memorable week-long sailing trip in Corfu.

Whether you’re racing a dinghy, paddling the coast, or cruising offshore, your time on the water should be defined by freedom and not UV exposure.

Two-time Finn class Olympian Deniss Karpak from Estonia is leading the 2025 Finn Gold Cup, after winning the only race on the opening day in Cascais, Portugal.

Allagrande Mapei Racing claim a spectacular home victory in Genova. The Italian yacht fought off a sustained challenge during the final 24-hours in the Gulf of Genova to break away into an unassailable lead.

Allagrande Mapei (Ambrogio Beccaria ITA) has scored a popular win in Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe, crossing the finish line at Genova at 2342hrs UTC on Tuesday, breaking the winning streak of race leader Biotherm.

A bumper turnout of 41 sailors arrived at Draycote for round 4 of the Northampton Youth Series sponsored by Pinnell and Bax. The weather, at least at 8am in the morning was lovely – sunny, blue sky, a few clouds and 6 knots of wind.

An action-packed double bill for the British Keelboat League saw teams battling it out both on the Solent in the UK and with the SAILING Champions League in Germany.

In 2023 I took part in my first X-Yachts Gold Cup at Aarhus in Denmark. It was a glorious event, balancing fun and competition perfectly, and was a weekend where new friendships were formed with sailors who I continue to chat with regularly.

Are you already pumped for next year? So are the team at RS Sailing Store. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of hoisting a crisp, new sail for the first race of the season.

Paignton Sailing Club and Brixham Yacht Club sailor Thomas Semmens has just returned victorious from the ILCA 4 National Championship at Pwllheli, North Wales.