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Classic Boat

Classic Boat

Older than time, but ever hopeful

Dave Selby goes sailing with one of the acknowledged style leaders of the ‘gaff brand’

3 min  |

February 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting

Motor Boat & Yachting

PRECIOUS FETTLE

Having completed some niggling jobs aboard Walrus II, Richard Krause is happier than ever with his Landau

5 min  |

February 2021
Classic Boat

Classic Boat

MORTISE GAUGE

Traditional Tool

2 min  |

February 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting

Motor Boat & Yachting

FIRST TIME LOVE

Boating newcomer Frances Marcellin takes the plunge with a family motorboat charter holiday on the Canal du Midi

10+ min  |

February 2021

Classic Boat

GO YOUR OWN WAY

Seven years ago, carpenter Pieter van der Aa set out to build an S&S yawl by himself for himself. In September this year Scarabee set sail for the first time

10+ min  |

February 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting

Motor Boat & Yachting

COMITTI BREVA 35

Is there more to this eye-poppingly beautiful Italian sportscruiser than just good looks? We find out with a blustery test in the Solent

8 min  |

February 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting

Motor Boat & Yachting

AXOPAR 22 SPYDER

It’s probably not how Axopar wanted to introduce its new baby but at a virtual launch from a train factory in Helsinki the world got the first glimpse of the 22 Spyder.

1 min  |

February 2021
Classic Boat

Classic Boat

BOSUN'S BAG

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE TRADITIONAL BOATER

4 min  |

February 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting

Motor Boat & Yachting

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham: Oddly, there was something grimly satisfying about trundling up the river all alone in the pouring rain. I was the only boat out enjoying the experience however…

2 min  |

February 2021
Classic Boat

Classic Boat

AFFORDABLE CLASSIC Albacore

Uffa Fox was an unforgettable character and a great British yacht designer.

3 min  |

February 2021
Classic Boat

Classic Boat

Cardiff, Wales - Save The Elena Maria Barbara!

A rare, 18th-century schooner replica, restored to the tune of around £1 million, could be abandoned if a buyer is not found soon.

2 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

Calls for improved dredging at Brighton

Berth holders are demanding that Premier Marinas acts now to improve access to Brighton Marina.

2 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

GERRY HUGHES NO CHALLENGE TOO GREAT

Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries

8 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

HEAD TO HEAD: HANSE 348 & 418

What do two more metres get you on a boat? With Hanse’s range following the same formula, Graham Snook set the 348 and 418 against each other to find out...

10+ min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

TECHNICAL GET THE LATEST ELECTRONICS ON A BUDGET

The cost of keeping up with the latest navigation technology can be prohibitive, but Mike Reynolds has found a way to get the latest gadgetry for a fraction of the cost

7 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

‘The boat nosedived and its bow folded'

When Kevin Escoffier’s boat sank in the Southern Ocean within two minutes, he was rescued by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean le Cam. Pete Goss examines the expert seamanship involved

10+ min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

Atlantic rescue for Vendée Globe skipper

The sailing world has praised veteran Vendée Globe skipper Jean Le Cam after his dramatic rescue of fellow competitor Kevin Escoffier whose IMOCA 60, PRB broke in two during the race.

2 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

Jon Holt is Sailor of the Decade

The founder of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust, Jon Holt, has won the inaugural YJA MS Amlin International Sailor of the Decade Award.

1 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

ADVENTURE CRUISING IN THE PIRATE ZONE

Liz Cleere and her partner Jamie Furlong sail Borneo’s notorious but beautiful north-east coast under military escort

8 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

A WEEK AFLOAT LA ROCHELLE

Gorgeous architecture, sandy beaches and mouthwatering seafood await those who explore France’s Atlantic port

9 min  |

February 2021
Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly

A last hurrah

Gordon Baird enjoys the perfect cruise with old friends before putting his high performance trimaran up for sale

4 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

Here, Madeira

The Madeiran archipelago is a sometimes overlooked gem. Few know it better than Don Street, who talks us through the islands in his inimitable fashion

8 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

Down but not out

Running downwind in fresh conditions can be a white knuckle ride that can lose you a race in a split second. Jon Emmett explains how to stay in control

9 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

Plastic, fantastic?

With teak on the endangered list, Sam Fortescue investigates the synthetic and composite alternatives for decking out your yacht

8 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

GULL'S EYE :AMBLE MARINA

This charming Northumberland port is the ideal starting point to explore one of sailing’s best kept secrets as Sam Jefferson discovers

8 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

On the Ropes

Rupert Holmes looks at how to choose the best rope for your boat and at some of the latest technology

7 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

Better by design

Design secrecy is a key part of the the America’s Cup but the Prada Cup offers a glimpse of the yachts in action. Toby Heppell assesses the key developments

10+ min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

BRITISH YACHTING AWARDS: THE WINNERS

Your votes have been counted in the 2020 British Yachting Awards. Here are the winners

10+ min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

Adrift in Caledonia

Returning to my Highland homeland waters for a summer cruise was challenging; both for the weather and the emotions, writes Kevin Green

10 min  |

February 2021
Sailing Today

Sailing Today

The Great Escape

Against sizeable odds, the 2020 ARC made its departure from Las Palmas and headed out to the Caribbean. Sam Jefferson caught up with some participants in a year like no other

7 min  |

February 2021