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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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  • Guide to Buying a Second-Hand Multihull May 8, 2025
    Jenevora Swann takes a look at the trials and tribulations of searching for a second-hand cruising multihull. Those who have sold a boat will know the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach as you say goodbye to her for the last time. It’s a bittersweet moment as you wave someone else off the […]
    Jenevora Swann
  • French Polynesia Cruising: Sailing the South Sea Islands May 8, 2025
    Multihulls have redefined blue water cruising. Kate Ashe Leonard is living that dream and narrates a trip through the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia. An easterly is due in the next few days, announces a cruiser as we stand around a blazing beach bonfire. The sand under my feet is soft, and still warm from […]
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  • The Survival of Nautical Charts: Imray’s New Deal May 2, 2025
    The demise of paper charts seems to have been greatly exaggerated after nautical cartographers Imray announced a new deal with Austrian company Freytag and Berndt securing the future of their paper charts and pilot guides. For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts, its charts being an invaluable part of […]
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  • Three Beautiful Yachts for Sale: Time to Cruise into Summer May 1, 2025
    Summer has arrived… and so have these boats to the market. Three lovely yachts for sale – what do you think? Sweden Yacht 45 – Luna of Plymouth Luna of Plymouth is a beautiful example of the Sweden Yachts 45, a yacht that combines exceptional build quality with superb sailing performance. Easily and comfortably sailed […]
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  • Is Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust Creating New Generation of Innovators? April 30, 2025
    Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust, through its sport-inspired STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programme, is engaging a new generation of innovators, writes Sue Pelling. Sir Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust has never been more relevant not only as a transformative force in youth sailing education but also in helping stem the effects of climate change. […]
    Sue Pelling
  • Latest Sailing Book Reviews: Three Salty Tales April 29, 2025
    Steffan Meyric-Hughes and Dan Houston review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Scottish Islanders By Ewan Kennedy A century ago, Glasgow was the centre of the shipbuilding world, and the banks of its River Clyde echoed to the monumental clang of 100,000 men working in the famous yards, building the most famous vessels […]
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  • Ocean Village Marina: MDL’s high-end mooring in Southampton April 29, 2025
    MDL’s Ocean Village Marina offers secure, high-end mooring and facilities in the heart of Southampton writes Sue Pelling – An easily accessible marina with 326 berths for vessels up to 80m LOA. If you are looking for glitz and glamour, Ocean Village Marina, based in the heart of Southampton’s waterfront, is the place for you. This […]
    Sue Pelling
  • Bali 5.8 Boat Test: New Cruising Cat with Maximum Volume April 25, 2025
    Bali Catamarans is the master of maximising interior and exterior volumes on its cruising catamarans. The new Bali 5.8 is its biggest boat yet and, as Sam Jefferson discovered, this is a big beast. Growth. It’s a small word that seems to be bandied around a lot by politicians these days. Liz Truss used the […]
    Sam Jefferson
  • How is SailGP Developing Beyond the America’s Cup? April 24, 2025
    Money, money, money… like the America’s Cup, SailGP appears to be in a different league in terms of campaign costs An insider at one of the SailGP teams told me that the team owners bought the franchise for a particular country at a cost of $15m two years ago. Today, even if they wanted to […]
    Andy Rice
  • Guide to South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 April 23, 2025
    Your guide to the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025… Set against the spectacular backdrop of MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 returns this May to bring you the very best global power, sail and electric brands, along with innovative eco-friendly products, all at the […]
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