Oliver Hayes, a seasoned sailor and marine journalist from Southampton, has a profound love for the sea that has shaped his career. Holding a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Portsmouth, Oliver is celebrated for his compelling and insightful storytelling. His work vividly captures the excitement of sailing and the rich maritime heritage of the United Kingdom, making him a respected figure in the sailing community. When not writing, Oliver enjoys exploring the British Isles' diverse coastlines and participating in local regattas, always on the lookout for his next nautical adventure.

First Timer’s Guide to the 2000 Class Nationals

The 2000 class Nationals took place from 5-9 August 2024, where sailors Oliver and Elliott Thompson shared their experience. Attending such a large event for the first time can be

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Craftinsure K6 National Championship 2024 at Royal Lymington Yacht Club

Craftinsure K6 National Championship 2024 took place at Royal Lymington Yacht Club from 13-15 September 2024. The event, sponsored by Craftinsure, saw nine races held over three days in light

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Sandberg Estates J/70 World Championship at Real Club Náutico de Palma SEO Friendly Title: “J/70 World Championship at Real Club Náutico de Palma by Sandberg Estates”

The Sandberg Estates J/70 World Championship at Real Club Náutico de Palma – Day 3 saw Yonder continuing to lead on the penultimate day of the event. The American team,

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Contender Open Event at Castle Cove Sailing Club

The Castle Cove Contender open meeting took place on September 14-15, 2024, in Portland harbor, with ideal sailing conditions of blue skies and 10 knots of wind. The first race

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2024 Noble Marine RS800 National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club

The 2024 Noble Marine RS800 National Championship concluded at Hayling Island sailing Club with an exciting final day of racing. The race team did a great job ensuring two more

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Ovington Multiclass Open Regatta at the WPNSA on October 5th & 6th

Join us at the Ovington Multiclass Open at the WPNSA on 5th & 6th October 2024. This exciting event will feature top coaches Adam Bowers and Sam Pascoe, who will

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Scottish Solo Travellers at Loch Tummel Sailing Club with HD Sails

The latest event in the HD Sails Scottish Solo travellers series took place at Loch Tummel sailing Club as part of the club’s autumn regatta. The club is located in

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2024 Noble Marine RS700 National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club

The Noble Marine RS700 National Championship 2024 took place at Hayling Island sailing Club from 12-15 September. The final day saw challenging conditions with 10 knots of wind and choppy

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Rollable Boat Hook and Emergency Antenna for Revolving Movement

The Revolve Rollable Boat Hook is a convenient and space-saving solution for storing your boat hook on board. With a length of 1.6 metres and soft and hard brush accessories,

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Throwback Thursday: Embracing the Autumn Boating Season

Andy Cross is the editor of 48° North and shares his family’s sailing adventures on their Grand Soleil 39, Yahtzee. They have cruised the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and are currently

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