Identifying boats by their sailing rig – the specific setup of their masts and sails – is one of the greatest joys of being near, or out on, the water. Across the classic yacht racing classes it’s ...

You’ll never regret having cosy sailing fleeces on board – here’s some of our favourites for men and women Knowing you’ve got your sailing fleece with you is a true comfort for any sailor. There are ...

Timeless though ever-changing, the Solent has sheltered mariners since the dawn of time and still has a few secrets to share. And lots of stories. With so much to cover, we start with its western ...

William Fife III, GL Watson, Alfred Mylne can all be linked to Irina VII, and she is in the market for a new owner Irina VII is a yacht that brings together the titans of yacht design. It’s well known ...

Showing off some of the most remarkable restorations in the wooden dinghy world, this year’s RYA celebrated the finest boatbuilding and anniversaries from around the industry. Last month, the RYA ...

There were some historical wins at last summer’s Cannes Régates Royales, with some boats taking clean sweep victories, Nigel Sharp reports. At the end of September last summer the Régates Royales in ...

The clinker-built Stella boats have found the elixir of eternity: it’s a cocktail of glassfibre and epoxy, Nigel Sharp tells us. For every joyous and triumphant restoration featured in Classic Boat ...

Nigel Sharp and Chris Savage take us on board Shamrock V following her triumphant three-year restoration. She carries this title not just for her beauty and pedigree but because of something utterly ...

Sailing to north Africa provided a rare chance to step off the yacht and into the world of the felucca – Robert Weatherburn tells us of his time sailing in Egypt. A vague shape floated up as if to ...

A Christmas tale might involve sacrifice, survival and the odd miracle, but rarely all three. Dick Durham tells us the story of Lady Daphne in the stormy Christmas of 1927. Full details of the ...

A couple of issues ago, we pitted Folkboat against Vertue. This time, it’s a battle of the generations in boat terms, as old Falmouth quay punt takes on new. The only question is: will the new boss be ...