Elan has launched a new version of its classic Impression, with all-new design from Humphreys Naval Architecture and Pininfarina.
Second Impressions count
Reflections on a fantastic voyage
Long before the experience of solo adventurers struck a chord during social isolation, AJ ‘Sandy’ Mackinnon’s charming and slightly eccentric 2002 account of sailing a Mirror dinghy from North Wales to the Black Sea inspired a cult following.
Uncharted waters
Those contemplating heading out for a much-needed sailing fix this weekend face a confusing set of directives.
The long way home
Having dreamed about sailing around the world since he was big enough to hold a tiller, Matt Hayes is halfway to achieving his goal.
Driving force
Regardless of your cruising plans, a decent set of sails is an essential but major outlay.
Tropical migration
Every year when the south-east trades are blowing, dozens of cruising yachts join the procession northward along the east coast of Australia. Many are headed to North Queensland, to the stretch of coast between Townsville and Cairns – where they have their pick of over 50 stunning islands.
Simple pleasures
The Louisiades are a string of stunning islands, reefs and lagoons within easy sailing distance of the coast of Far North Queensland. Anyone venturing there should be prepared for breathtaking seascapes and effusive local hospitality.
Heavy weather lesson
The best way to prepare for any storm is to prudently avoid it. But when the inevitable occurs and you happen to be in a production catamaran then you need to have to some strategies. Top delivery skipper Peter Neaves shares the benefits of his wealth of experiences.
Split personality
Aaron Cole from North Sails has a few tips to get the most out of your pride and joy.
Solo journey
Lisa Blair provides an insight to her solo circumnavigation around Australia.
The real thing
There are many people living the dream on yachts of all shapes and sizes, on a broad range of budgets, in a myriad of locations. But as Lynda and Keith Logan discovered, it’s one thing to have a dream; it’s quite another to make it happen.
Sail around paradise
A regatta in the middle of the Pacific, a true festival of sailing for 4 days in the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia: this was the initial idea of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta.
