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All the fun at fantastic Brest
The four yearly festival is the largest maritime event in the world and Classic Sailor was there with the English Village […]
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Bargain Boats
In our August-September issue… Bargain Boats – and why now is the best time to buy Prices for boats have never been keener and with the season ending now could be the best time to strike a great deal. We look at the market and show some great boats – including a Folkboat that’s £64! […]
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September issue – time to buy a boat
Uncertainty in any market is a boon to the buyer and with as much as we have right now there has probably never been a better time to buy a boat. Read our guide to some of the best glassfibre and wooden boats on sale right now. With so many GRP bargains wooden boats are […]
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Contessa 26 – 50 Anniversary celebrations
The ubiquitous Contessa 26 class yacht, a glassfibre derivative of the Folkboat developed by Jeremy Rogers and David Sadler back in 1966, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special regatta in Lymington between 29th – 31st July. The organisers are hoping that at least 50 entries will return to the spiritual home of the […]
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Summer of Swallows
After a long wait, the new Swallows and Amazons film is set for release this summer. Peter Willis reviews it, and liked it, even if Titty is now Tatty. At least it wasn’t Totty… […]
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This Cruising Life with Helen Lewis
Helen Lewis, the Skipper and Sea Lion head out for some open water Estuary sailing […]
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Pilot Cutters at play!
On board for the Bristol Channel Cock of the Channel race. […]
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A Preview of Brest 2016
Welcome to the Brest Festival! Previewing the world’s greatest maritime get-together, and Classic Sailor will be part of the British presence in Brittany. […]
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Tow and go
Tow and go – all you need to know The complete guide to trailer sailing – boats, kit, techniques. In this, the first part of a new series, we cover choosing the trailer – size, safety and second hand condition […]
