Headsail trim upwind: top tips from a pro
Simon ‘Stir’ Fry is a world class trimmer with wins in a huge range of…
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Should I choose port or starboard?
There is a strong tidal current. Would you go port or starboard? James Stevens answers…
Clarionet: famous meticulously restored yacht
Clarionet is one of the original Sparkman & Stephens ‘terrible twins’ that started the performance…
Caribbean 600: course record for Argo, and line honors for Skorpios
MOD70 Argo set a new multihull course record for the RORC Caribbean 600, while ClubSwan…
Comanche-Skorpios showdown set for RORC Caribbean 600
The RORC Caribbean 600 is set to return in 2022 with a fleet of 70…
What are the rules for wearing a blue flag?
Do you know the rules for wearing a blue flag? Do you know who has…
Dreams of Robinson Crusoe: sailing in beautiful French Polynesia
Joshua Shankle and Rachel Moore’s first long-haul voyage takes them to French Polynesia where they…
Ocean Cruising Club: Rewards 2021
Dustin Reynolds has won the Ocean Cruising Club’s highest prize after becoming the first double…
Spinnaker dropping techniques: the best tips for “drops”
Dave Swete, based in Hamble, is one of the UK’s most in-demand professional sailors. He…
A nightmarish crossing of Biscay with minimal experience
Chloë Peglau undergoes a Bay of Biscay rite of passage when she completes the famous…
New equipment: Garmin Surround View
DAME Design Award 2021 Garmin Surround View should make docking easier, says DAME Jury Member…
Expert advice: tips and tricks for handling sails
Good sail handling can be the difference between a good pass and a frustrating pass.…
How to get out of a severe spit?
If your boat was about to board, what would you do? James Stevens answers your…
Coconut Captain Mark Sinclair to complete his 2018 GGR
Coconut Captain Mark Sinclair has resumed his 2018 Golden Globe Race journey and will sail…
The pitfalls of VHF radio and how to avoid them
It’s easy to turn on your VHF radio and hope for the best, but knowing…
Mediterranean Spain: Book Review – Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones examines the latest edition of the Mediterranean Spain pilot…
New equipment: Y on Watch – remote monitoring from a watch or phone
Digitized management of large yachts by YYachts, Y on Watch includes maintenance and logbooks, as…
Imray Explorer Guides: Tides, Tidal Currents, Moon – Review
Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones reviews the first three books in the new Imray…
Best blue water multihulls: Fountaine Pajot Saona 47
Fountaine Pajot has a solid track record in the 40ft cruising catamaran industry, followed by…
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Theo Stocker takes a look at the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, the new replacement for the…
Energy saving devices: the latest technology for your boat
Whether you are a blue sailor or a coastal cruiser, choosing energy saving devices for…
New equipment: Orca co-pilot navigation system
The new Orca co-pilot promises to go further than MFDs and chart plotters by automatically…
Extraordinary boats: Pen Duick VI
Pen Duick VI is the 73-foot ketch built for Eric Tabarly’s Whitbread Round the World…
Best blue water multihulls: Atlantic 47 and 49
Anyone considering a performance cruising multihull should take a look at Chris White’s designs, characterized…
Jeanneau SO410 review: the lifting keel opens up possibilities
With its lifting keel option, the Jeanneau SO410 has a powerful advantage: it has the…
First Look: Swan 120 – designed for outdoor living
At the recent Monaco Yacht Show, we took a look at several of the new…
Closure of the John Merricks Sailing Trust
John Merricks Sailing Trust Trustees Say Lack of Revenue Due to Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic…
How to cross the Atlantic in small leaps
If a nonstop crossing of the Atlantic to the east seems daunting, perhaps there is…
6 best sun protection and comfort kits for sailors
Toby Hodges takes a look at some of the best sun protection kits on the…
Face to Face with UK Border Force: Lessons Learned
Graham Sykes has a hectic training weekend with a last minute ship change, Border Force…
5 steps to stress-free storage of your boat this winter
Roger Nadin reflects on boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear…
Best boat binoculars: 3 best options on the market
Good binoculars are always worth the investment, but finding the best boat binoculars can be…
Reeds VHF Manual: Book Review
Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones discusses the Reeds VHF manual by Andy du Port…
Reeds 9 Language Manual: Book Review
The Reeds 9 language manual may not have been flying the shelves in the last…
America’s Cup venue decision delayed: where’s the frame?
Political wrangling and last-minute deals have delayed the announcement of the location of the 37th…
Could you get out of that tight bunk?
Would you know how to maneuver a 22.5m vessel out of a narrow berth? James…
Orca attacks: rudder loss and damage as incidents escalate
As attacks and incidents of killer whales continue along the Atlantic coast, Helen Fretter speaks…
Sailors aged 14 and 82 complete tour of Britain
Murdoch McGregor, 82, and Katie McCabe 14, became the oldest and youngest sailors to tour…
Olympic sailing: Belcher and Ryan win gold for Australia
Matt Belcher and his crew Will Ryan won gold in the 470 Olympic men’s sailing…
New yacht: ICE 70 – stylish and high performance cruiser / racer
Rupert Holmes casts his expert eye on the all-new ICE 70 designed by Umberto Felci…
What is the best route for a fast passage?
What is the best route for the fastest crossing of the English Channel? James Stevens…