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Some sailors name their boats after places, people, or dreams. Oliver Heer named his after the principle that carried him through.

I was one of more than 20 Topper sailors who took part in the south-west Topper traveller event at Brixham YC. I was excited to sail at Brixham as I had already done an event here before, and the club was really friendly and had a great atmosphere.

Paul Jackson called in to pick up a new toe-strap but the visit turned into one of those conversations that reminds you how fleets really grow: because sailors notice what works, talk to each other, and quietly make their own minds up.

The RS600 fleet decided to return to Lake Garda for their 2026 Eurocup after a brilliant time in 2024. This time, we were joined by the RS300s as well as some new RS600s who missed out last time.

The Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team gave a big breeze sailing masterclass on their home waters of Cagliari, Sardina.

What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet?

A lot of sailors assume heavier protection automatically means better performance, and in some conditions, heavier gear absolutely has its place. For a lot of inshore and keelboat sailing, there’s a point where heavier kit can start working against you.

If there’s one bit of motorhome kit that causes more confusion than almost anything else, it’s the leisure battery. Ask three motorhomers which type of leisure battery is best, and you’ll probably get three different opinions. Lead-acid, AGM, lithium… it can all start to sound a bit technical. But at its heart, choosing the best…

One of the south coast’s biggest and best regattas for dinghies and small keelboats takes place once again in August, this year from 23rd to 28th (just before the Bank Holiday weekend).

A southerly breeze of 10-12kts is expected to prevail for the first day of fleet racing on Day 1 of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta – Sardinia. Link to live and free YouTube feed here.