Nikki Henderson Archives

Praising the diversity within sailing

September 20th, 2026

Yachting World’s Nikki Henderson ponders… Is sailing a sport? A hobby? A way of seeing the world? Is it racers,

September 8th, 2026

Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques,

August 19th, 2026

by Nikki Henderson, Yachting World The sailing community around the world came together in mourning in June. The news of

July 7th, 2026

With Starlink mid-ocean, have we traded the romance of adventure for the safety of assurance? Nikki Henderson explores in Yachting

May 8th, 2026

by Nikki Henderson, Yachting World I have to confess, I’m very resistant to the daily news drip-feed. The constant drama

April 11th, 2026

In Yachting World, Nikki Henderson explores why a clear pathway, not a lack of interest, is the key to solving

January 2nd, 2026

Is good seamanship just about skill on the water? Or is there more to it if you want to be

November 22nd, 2025

The key to safety, especially when you sail solo, is not gadgets but proficiency earned through time and experience. Yachting

June 16th, 2025

A theory in sailing to improve participation has been to make it easier. Lower the hurdles, they say, which would

May 13th, 2025

It’s not just enough to set out on an adventurous voyage – you need to capture it as well. But