Find out what Ellen MacArthur, Helena Lucas and Dee Caffari always have on them! YBW asked professional and amateur sailors what they kept in their sailing jacket pocket when they are out on the water.
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Father’s Day gift guide: Exclusive and bespoke presents for sailors
From handcrafted Fay Page cufflinks, the iconic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II to the rare Black Tot Last Consignment British Royal Naval Rum and Leviathan Bell's hand-etched and inked Maritime Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg, these gifts will give you plenty of ideas to make Father's Day truly special this year
From Rolex to Cartier: the top 10 most beautiful watches to be seen wearing when sailing
Rolex, Cartier, Raymond Weil.... a good watch should not just look beautiful, it should work like...clockwork and last a lifetime, especially when out sailing. We've chosen our top 10 most beautiful watches that are safe to wear on the water and get you noticed après sailing, at a fabulous yacht…
Video: Common sailing and boating mistakes and how to avoid them
None of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Find out more about common sailing and boating errors from our experts and what you need to do to ensure a happy day on the water
Ready, steady, boat: 9 tips for starting the sailing season
The sun is breaking through the clouds and winter has finally released its grip on Britain – meaning there’s no better time to start preparing for the new boating season. We’ve rounded up some tips to get you set for the sailing season
Top 10 Sailing and boating TV programmes
Howards' Way, The Onedin Line and The River...YBW brings you the pick of sailing and boating TV programmes over the last 50 years. How many do you remember?
RYA Regional Youth Champion 2017 winners announced
Ten promising young sailors and windsurfers from the UK have been revealed as winners of the 2017 RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards
Keep Turning Left filmmaker and sailor Dylan Winter sells Lily-M
Dylan Winter describes the move as "just one blip along the way" and stresses it is not the "last throw of the dice" for his Keep Turning Left film project
Pictures: Spirit Yachts through the years
From the Spirit 54, also known as Soufrière, which starred in James Bond's Casino Royale, to the much-awaited Spirit 52, we take a look at the British boat builder's most beautiful vessels
Paine and Moroz named US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
Olympic bronze medallist in the Finn Class, Caleb Paine and IKA Formula Kite World Champion Daniela Moroz have been announced the winners of the prestigious award
Dee Caffari leads all female crew in the EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour
For the fourth time, Dee Caffari will be skippering an all-women crew during the EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour. The team hope to inspire women from across the Gulf states to follow in their footsteps
Lake Constance: the perfect Christmas break
What could be more enchanting than a doing a spot of Christmas shopping on a sailing ship on Lake Constance? If you are looking for a festive break this December, look no further than 'Bodensee' and celebrate Yule visiting the beautiful markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Top 10 yacht pioneers
YBW's list of the top 10 yacht pioneers in the last 100 years. Who do you think should be on the list? We would love to hear your suggestions.
Young people wanted for a sailing opportunity of a lifetime
Morvargh Sailing Project are looking for eight people aged 14-18 to take part in Aspire360 and sail 1,735 nautical miles around the coast of Britain
Video: Hacks for better boating and sailing
No matter how long you've been sailing we all get those moments when our brains cloud over! Watch these boating hacks to get the grey cells working again!
Update your wardrobe! Sailing wear for women
Whether you are sailing in the UK or in warmer climates this autumn, choosing the correct clothing is important to ensure warmth and comfort at sea.
Applications sought for Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation grants
Sailing clubs and centres across the world are being encouraged to apply for grants to support disabled sailing following a successful Bart's Bash last month.
PBO’s Dave Selby wants your vote for the Yachtsman of the Year award
PBO columnist Dave Selby has achieved his dream of sailing his Sailfish 338 miles to the Southampton Boat Show and now he has another goal: being nominated for Yachtsman of the Year
Common sailing injuries and how to avoid them
Andrew Nathanson is an emergency physician at Rhode Island Hospital, USA, and a sailor. He talks to YBW about the most common sailing injuries and how to avoid them.
Video & Pictures: The joys of winter cruising in the UK
If you think cruising is strictly a summer pursuit then international cameraman and programme-maker, Dylan Winter is on a mission to change your mind.