About Site - Sailing Today is the magazine for hands-on cruising sailors whose love of sailing takes them around the British Isles, across the Channel and beyond. Offering a wealth of practical advice and a dynamic mix of in-depth boat, gear and equipment news, Sailing Today is written cover to cover by sailors, for sailors.
Frequency - about 3 posts per week
Since - Jun 2013
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- The Importance of Safety Gear: Tom Cunliffe’s Word of Warning February 13, 2025Safety gear pros and cons can be a chilling subject but it pays to not only be aware of requirements but also understand the consequences of your own actions… Dating as I do from a different era, I have to say that I’ve never been deeply interested in safety gear. Of course I applaud the […]Tom Cunliffe
- Five Chartering Mistakes to Avoid: Become a Yacht Charter Expert February 13, 2025Veteran charter skipper Tom Fletcher explains how to avoid some of the classic chartering mistakes. The ‘5 Ps’ is one of the oft quoted sailing tuition maxims: proper preparation prevents poor performance. It’s an expression that can be relevant to pretty much anything though, not just approaching a MOB under sail! Nowadays I spend a […]Sailing Today
- Sustainable Yacht Charters: Finding Responsible Companies February 13, 2025Charter companies are becoming more environmentally aware writes Sue Pelling. Here are the some of the companies working towards more sustainable yacht charters. There is no doubt that sustainable travel practices can make a substantial difference in protecting our planet, which is why, as we grow more environmentally aware, the call for sustainable tourism is […]Sailing Today
- Guide to Chartering in Greece: Affordable Mediterranean Cruising February 12, 2025White sails on the wine dark sea – Affordable yacht chartering was practically invented in this Mediterranean paradise and the islands remain welcoming to sailing tourists In the 1970s, Greece spearheaded the flotilla and charter culture, and to this day, remains a popular destination. It’s no surprise considering Greece offers diverse sailing conditions suitable for […]Sailing Today
- Charter Destination Guide: Cruising in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica February 12, 2025History and culture combine to make The Tyrrhenian Sea and the Italian coastline one of the most cosmopolitan but charming charter sailing areas on earth. Italy boasts many wonderful cruising grounds in a relatively small geographic area, with the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, Sicily’s Aeolian Islands and The Tuscan Archipelago just a few of […]Sailing Today
- American Charter Guide: Sailing in North, Central & South America February 11, 2025The charter possibilities for these two vast continents are concentrated in the tropics, but for the adventurous sailor, there are possibilities north and south The far northern reaches of North America – Canada and Alaska – are adventure chartering territory, as is most of South America, but in high summer chartering is possible in some […]Sailing Today
- Charter Destination Guide: Sailing Croatia and Montenegro February 11, 2025The eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea is the home of a magnificent archipelago featuring ancient monuments and friendly, lively islands to visit The Adriatic region offers an extensive and enchanting coastline spanning over 1,000 miles, making it a captivating destination for travellers seeking both natural beauty and rich cultural experiences. Countries like Croatia and […]Sailing Today
- RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2025: What To Expect & Tickets February 10, 2025The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show runs over the weekend of 22-23 February. We take a look who’s exhibiting, and what’s on this year. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of possibilities at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 22-23 February 2025 at Farnborough International. You can check out […]Sam Jefferson
- Atlantic Islands Charter Guide: Finding Fair Weather Cruising February 10, 2025Sailing in sunny climates with good winds are what most water-based holidays are made of, so why not consider the Atlantic Group of Islands as your next charter destination says Sue Pelling The very nature of location off the coast of Africa and Portugal, means the Atlantic group of islands including the Azores, the Canary […]Sue Pelling
- Winter Sailing Buyer’s Guide: Low Season Cruising February 10, 2025Sam Fortescue takes a look at winter cruising and the sort of kit you need to enjoy a proper winter warmer. Sailing magazines are full of advice at this time of year about how to batten down the hatches for winter and keep the boat safe on land. Between winter storms and Jack Frost, the […]Sam Fortescue