Assent amongst tragedy: One Contessa 32's team during the 1979 Fastnet race didn't realise the turmoil around them. In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behin

"It almost feels like you're wearing a pair of trainers" A lot of thought has gone into these sailing boots! Priced at just under £200, the design team at @Gill UK had the challenge of making a lightweight, impact-absorbing, waterproof, protective, breathable boot for both offshore sailing and coastal cruising. Thanks to Product Development & Sustainability Director Matt Clark for the insight at the Southampton Boat Show, where you can try the boots on, at stand H138 in New Wave Hall | Practical

It was an honour to step aboard Jaz Turner's history-making Albin Vega 27 at the Southampton Boat Show, and see where she spent 28 days sailing solo around the UK and Ireland (and now lives aboard). Don't miss seeing Jazz at the show and hearing about her Worldstar plans. Look for the Princess Yachts banners and the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 70-footer, and the trail-blazer's mermaid-patterned vessel is close by 🧜‍♀️🤩 | Practical Boat Owner