Each November the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers brings together sailors from all over the world for the famous trade-wind crossing from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. The 2025 edition — marking the 40th anniversary of the rally — is now well underway. With the...

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Adventure, Achievement and Community The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) is the world’s most loved ocean rally, a 2,700-mile crossing from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. Every November, more than 150 yachts gather for safety checks,...

Experience gifts continue to surge in popularity, especially among people who love adventure, the outdoors, or simply trying something new. Whether you’re shopping for an adventurer, a nature-lover, or someone who already has everything, these outdoor experience gifts...

Part of our Mile Building Sailing Trips series. Crew on board a Challenger 72 yacht exploring the Norwegian Fjords Two Legs – One Epic Voyage Our Norway Sailing Expeditions are serious offshore adventures aboard a Challenger 72 yacht – a 72-foot steel ocean-going...

Part of our Mile Building Sailing Trips series. Take on an Atlantic passage – the ultimate mile-building experience. Three Epic Voyages – One Atlantic Adventure Our Offshore Adventures form part of our wider Atlantic Circuit. Sail from Portsmouth to the Canary...

If you’re aiming to skipper longer coastal passages and sail at night, the RYA Coastal Skipper qualification is your next big step. It’s one of the most respected RYA certificates, proving you can take charge of a yacht safely and confidently in coastal waters. This...

There are offshore yacht races — and then there’s the RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race. A gruelling 1,805-nautical-mile challenge that circles the British Isles, this race tests every aspect of seamanship, endurance, and teamwork. Held every four years and...

Competent Crew in Autumn is one of the best ways to experience real sailing on the Solent. When the summer crowds drift away, the water transforms — quieter marinas, steadier winds, and beautiful golden light make autumn and winter the perfect seasons to learn to...

Why RYA Sailing Courses Are the Best Way to Learn to Sail RYA sailing courses are known around the world for being practical and well structured.  Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced skipper, the RYA system gives you a clear path to follow.  You’ll...