Offshore Stories

Off the Shelf – Book Recommendations for Ocean and Adventure Lovers

Adventure begins long before you leave the dock. Sometimes, all it takes is opening a book.

How Green Is Your Sailing Boat?

CYCA reciprocal club, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, are committed to sustainability and recently asked their members to consider ‘How green is your sailing boat?’. It inspired us at Offshore Online to ask if we could share their story and questionnaire on our website and so here it is. Many thanks to author Eddie Lam and all at the RHKYC.

Off the Shelf – Book Recommendations for Ocean and Adventure Lovers

Adventure begins long before you leave the dock. Sometimes, all it takes is opening a book.

Beyond the Boat: Building Better Sailors from the Ground Up

For many people, sailing doesn’t always look like a physically demanding sport.

From the shore, it can appear that a yacht does most of the work. But ask anyone who’s spent hours grinding a winch or moving sails, and they’ll tell you a different story.

Off the Shelf – Book Recommendations for Ocean and Adventure Lovers

In the 2010s, Offshore Magazine featured a popular column called ‘Off the Shelf’ — a collection of book recommendations for ocean lovers. More than a decade later, we’re bringing it back for Offshore Online, with an updated collection of books, old and new.

Seasoned sailors share their favourite Australian cruising spots

Offshore Online spoke to three CYCA members, seasoned cruisers all, about their favourite cruising destinations in Australia.

The yacht clubs that are a must for your next trip

Check out these six international yacht clubs that we think you’d love to visit during your travels.

Cancer Council expert talks sun safety offshore

Liz King, Skin Cancer Prevention Manager at Cancer Council NSW, talks through the actions sailors should take to prevent skin damage.

Leave No Trace: How to Quit Plastic

In the 2025 spring edition of Offshore Magazine, Annika and Ian Thomson shared their advice on actions we can take to cut plastic from sailing.