In this issue

LEARNING CURVE
An eventful weekend facing Border Force scrutiny.

BREXIT VAT QUESTIONS
Our experts help unravel the thorny issue of VAT following Britain’s European Union exit.

ELANA CONNOR
Figure-of-eight loop around New Zealand to inspire foster youth..

Teach Your Autopilot To Be Your Best Crewmember

Rupert Holmes looks at how to set up your pilot so it will steer better than you can

10+ mins

Judging distances at sea

Being able to accurately judge distance at sea is just as vital in the digital age as it ever was, says James Stevens

8 mins

‘FIVE ON BOARD, ALL BRITISH CITIZENS'

Graham Sykes has an eventful training weekend with a last-minute vessel change, Border Force scrutiny and an overheating engine

7 mins

ADVENTURE FOUR CONTINENTS AND A WEDDING

Dr Roger Geary shares the highs and lows of his nine year semi-circumnavigation from south Wales, UK, to New South Wales, Australia

9 mins

SCILLY IN EASTERLY WINDS

East winds give Ken Endean a chance to explore unfrequented parts of one of Britain’s prettiest archipelagos

9 mins

FIESTA AFLOAT

Joshua Shankle and Rachel Moore find both bustle and peace as they cruise the west coast of Mexico

7 mins

THE RELUCTANT HEROINE

YACHTSWOMAN ELANA CONNOR sailed 3,000 miles around New Zealand in a figure-of-eight for foster youth

5 mins

Technical Check For Water In Your Petrol

Petrol in tanks, whether for your yacht or tender, can go off. Ken Endean suggests an annual precaution

2 mins

ARCONA 370

If you’re in search of a capable and competitive 37-footer for offshore sailing, you might like to have a good look at the Arcona 370, says David Harding

10+ mins

Why It's Time To Pay Attention To Your Boat's Hoses

Your boat is full of hoses for many different purposes, many of them critical to essential onboard functions, and even keeping your boat afloat. Make sure they are fit for purpose, says Dag Pike

6 mins

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Published by Time Inc (UK). Yachting monthly is at the heart of the British yachting market and is for people who actively sail their boats - whether cruising across the channel, around the coast or further a field in blue waters. It provides an entertaining mix of vital information for cruising yachtsmen with all levels of experience, which maximises their enjoyment, increases their skills and gives them the confidence to broaden their horizons.