Should I choose port or starboard?
There is a strong tidal current. Would you go port or starboard? James Stevens answers…
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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…
Best anchors: 8 new generation models adapted to each boat
Most boats would benefit from upgrading to a better anchor for a multitude of reasons.…
Ocean Cruising Club: Rewards 2021
Dustin Reynolds has won the Ocean Cruising Club’s highest prize after becoming the first double…
A nightmarish crossing of Biscay with minimal experience
[ad_1]Chloë Peglau undergoes a Bay of Biscay rite of passage when she completes the famous…
Expert advice: tips and tricks for handling sails
[ad_1]Good sail handling can be the difference between a good pass and a frustrating pass.…
How to get out of a severe spit?
[ad_1]If your boat was about to board, what would you do? James Stevens answers your…
Coconut Captain Mark Sinclair to complete his 2018 GGR
[ad_1]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
[ad_1]It’s easy to turn on your VHF radio and hope for the best, but knowing…
Mediterranean Spain: Book Review – Yachting Monthly
[ad_1]Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones examines the latest edition of the Mediterranean Spain pilot…
Memories and plans – Letters from the editor December 2021
[ad_1] It’s easy to forget the role our yachts have in our lives and the…
Yachting Monthly December 2021 – on sale November 11
[ad_1] In the December 2021 issue of Monthly Yachting you will find our new series…
Imray Explorer Guides: Tides, Tidal Currents, Moon – Review
[ad_1]Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones reviews the first three books in the new Imray…
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
[ad_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
[ad_1]Whether you are a blue sailor or a coastal cruiser, choosing energy saving devices for…
New equipment: Orca co-pilot navigation system
[ad_1]The new Orca co-pilot promises to go further than MFDs and chart plotters by automatically…
Sailing in the Mediterranean: where to sail
[ad_1]Home to an extremely diverse cruising area, whether on your own boat or charter, there…
Escape to Action – Letter from the Editor November 2021
[ad_1]While many cruises take us away from civilization, there is an alternative, especially in stormy…
Closure of the John Merricks Sailing Trust
[ad_1]John Merricks Sailing Trust Trustees Say Lack of Revenue Due to Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic…
Face to Face with UK Border Force: Lessons Learned
[ad_1]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
[ad_1]Roger Nadin reflects on boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear…
Reeds VHF Manual: Book Review
[ad_1]Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones discusses the Reeds VHF manual by Andy du Port…
Reeds 9 Language Manual: Book Review
[ad_1] The Reeds 9 language manual may not have been flying the shelves in the…
Carbis Bay & St Ives: Hideaway on the North Cornish Coast
[ad_1]Safe anchorages are difficult to find on Cornwall’s north coast. Carbis Bay and St Ives…
Could you get out of that tight bunk?
[ad_1]Would you know how to maneuver a 22.5m vessel out of a narrow berth? James…
Sailors aged 14 and 82 complete tour of Britain
[ad_1]Murdoch McGregor, 82, and Katie McCabe 14, became the oldest and youngest sailors to tour…
Gone with the Wind – Editor’s Letter September 2021
[ad_1] Snorkeling among kelp, anemones and spider crabs a few miles from our home was…
Astus 20.5: fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran
[ad_1] Astus 20.5: fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran Boats that are small and light…
Gipsy Moth IV finds new owners
[ad_1]Gipsy Moth IV, the legendary ketch who took Sir Francis Chichester around the world in…
What is the best route for a fast passage?
[ad_1]What is the best route for the fastest crossing of the English Channel? James Stevens…