The last few years have seen some major changes in the club sailing scene of Corfu. It doesn't seem so long ago when there were only two clubs,the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club - Corfu which was part the Athens based HORC and NAOK catering to dinghy sailing. HORC - Corfu evolved into IOK (Corfu Sailing Club) and the two clubs have since been essentially one and the same, sharing members, board and premises. Some years ago NAOK started getting involved in offshore sailing and started their own ra… Continue

With nearly 80 percent of the Earth covered in water, there are plenty of places to explore from the deck of a yacht. From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, there are breathtaking places to visit around the circumference of our planet. Yachting in the Mediterranean dates back hundreds of years and many towns along this coastline have a rich history of piracy, explorers and riches. Today these areas combine a mix of natural beauty and history with the glamour of modern European luxury to offer… Continue

The Maltese Falcon is a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins. It is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world at 88 m (290 ft), similar to Royal Huisman's Athena and Lürssen's Eos.

It was built after the Dynaship or Dyna-Rigg concept, a 1960 invention of the German engineer Wilhelm Prölss which was intended to operate commercial freight sailing ships with as few crew as possible. The ship has fifteen square sails (five per mast), sto… Continue

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Hello Sailors and Lovers of the Sea!

In association with Boatman's World, we have created a new magazine for sailors and lovers of the sea - Sailing Buzz Magazine.

The publication offers worldwide sailing adventures, as well as topical information on sailing destinations spanning the globe. Articles, photos, videos, profiles, marina information and much more. The magazine is continually updated, so be sure to visit often for new features. And feel free to post your comments and suggestion here… Continue