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Tips for crossing the English Channel
Is there any better feeling than crossing the English Channel in your own boat? Read our guide to crossing the Channel in your own boat below
What’s the boat of your dreams?
America's Cup World Series' sailors tell YBW what their dream boat is. What is yours? Maybe you would like to helm a Whitbread winner like Steinlager 2, or be at…
12 Celebrity sailors and boaters past and present
From hardcore racers like pop legend Simon Le Bon to George Clooney's love of motor yachts, here is our pick of the celebrities who adore sailing and boating.
10 of the most expensive sailing yachts in the world
With stunning sleek lines, billowing white sails and bespoke interiors, these are some of the most beautiful and expensive sailing yachts in the world
Around the world in 14 years – Chris and Fiona Jones talk about their voyage
Chris and Fiona Jones' trip was only supposed to last a few months but they were bitten by the sailing bug and their adventure turned into a 14 year voyage!…
Cooking on a boat: lunch and dinner
Simple and delicious meals that are quick and easy to make even in the smallest of galleys
13 Top female sailors
Here's our pick of some of the most inspiring yachtswomen. Who's your inspiration?
Style and speed on water: Luxury yachts designed by car manufacturers
Luxury yachts have always been head turners, but now car manufacturers such as Aston Martin and Ferrari are getting in on the game by entering the high end yacht market
10 Best boat-themed films of the 1990s
The 90s gave us some memorable boat-themed film classics. The Hunt for Red October kept us glued to the screen and there was not a dry eye in the cinema…
Christmas gift ideas: Beautiful and practical festive presents for the sailors in your life
From chronograph watches, nautical cufflinks to neoprene bags and VHF radios, we have lots of festive gift ideas for your loved ones
Pictures: The weird and wonderful future of superyacht design
Whether its submersibles, flying pyramids or floating islands, we bring you a look into the future of superyacht design.
Pictures: Golden celebrations – 50 years of Drascombe
The chances are you or someone you know will have sailed a Drascombe at some point. YBW looks back as the iconic British boat brand celebrates 50 years
The Catboat: A floating sanctuary for felines in the heart of Amsterdam
Believed to be one of the few floating animal sanctuary in the world, the Catboat is a refuge for stray and abandoned felines in Amsterdam. Browse our gallery of the…
A piece of rock history: Pink Floyd yacht – Evrika – on the market for £450k
She's travelled extensively, carried la crème de la crème of the music world and hosted some of the best parties in the world: Evrika - the Swan 65 which once…
Britain Afloat: New BBC documentary on boats starts Saturday 30 September
Boaters rejoice! Britain Afloat, a new six part documentary that explores how boats have shaped Britain starts on BBC Two at the end of September
Wines that billionaire superyacht owners are drinking
Imagine you've got 12 hours to get a Burgundy grand cru wine that is only listed as available in Austria... Decanter's Jane Anson is fresh off the superyachts of France's…
Interview: YBW meets Tom McNally’s daughter Lorraine
Known as the 'crazy sailor' the late Tom McNally was a colourful character who set a new world record in 1993 when he sailed across the Atlantic in a 5ft…
Pearls of wisdom: 20 most inspiring sailing quotes ever
We all need some inspiration from time to time. These quotes by sailing legends and enthusiasts have inspired us all at YBW since we launched 20 years ago
Ultimate sailing playlist: 20 songs to listen to onboard your boat
From ballads by Van Morrison and Neil Young to the 80s Duran Duran hit, Rio, and the haunting vocals of Nick Cave, these songs will certainly suit any sailing mood