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
Chloë Peglau undergoes a Bay of Biscay rite of passage when she completes the famous…
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…
Memories and plans – Letters from the editor December 2021
It’s easy to forget the role our yachts have in our lives and the memories…
Yachting Monthly December 2021 – on sale November 11
In the December 2021 issue of Monthly Yachting you will find our new series of…
Imray Explorer Guides: Tides, Tidal Currents, Moon – Review
Yachting Monthly literary critic Julia Jones reviews the first three books in the new Imray…
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…
Sailing in the Mediterranean: where to sail
Home to an extremely diverse cruising area, whether on your own boat or charter, there…
Escape to Action – Letter from the Editor November 2021
While many cruises take us away from civilization, there is an alternative, especially in stormy…
Closure of the John Merricks Sailing Trust
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
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…
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…
Carbis Bay & St Ives: Hideaway on the North Cornish Coast
Safe anchorages are difficult to find on Cornwall’s north coast. Carbis Bay and St Ives…
Could you get out of that tight bunk?
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
Murdoch McGregor, 82, and Katie McCabe 14, became the oldest and youngest sailors to tour…
Gone with the Wind – Editor’s Letter September 2021
Snorkeling among kelp, anemones and spider crabs a few miles from our home was a…
Astus 20.5: fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran
Astus 20.5: fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran Boats that are small and light enough…
Gipsy Moth IV finds new owners
Gipsy Moth IV, the legendary ketch who took Sir Francis Chichester around the world in…
What is the best route for a fast passage?
What is the best route for the fastest crossing of the English Channel? James Stevens…