Boating-Sailing
Yachting Monthly
FIESTA AFLOAT
Joshua Shankle and Rachel Moore find both bustle and peace as they cruise the west coast of Mexico
7 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
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 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
THE RELUCTANT HEROINE
YACHTSWOMAN ELANA CONNOR sailed 3,000 miles around New Zealand in a figure-of-eight for foster youth
5 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
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+ min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
SCILLY IN EASTERLY WINDS
East winds give Ken Endean a chance to explore unfrequented parts of one of Britain’s prettiest archipelagos
9 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
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 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
‘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 min |
September 2021
Yachting Monthly
Technical Keeping Cool In The Sun
The perils of too much sun are well know, so decent shade on board is essential, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan
7 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
Adventure The Breton Way
With the 2020 OSTAR cancelled due to COVID-19, Mervyn and Penny Wheatley opt to sail to the Brittany coast for a French summer afloat
6 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
How To Protect Your Boat & Lines
Stopping your boat snatching at its mooring lines in harbour is essential to protect your boat, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan
4 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
10 Best Cruising Destinations For History
The rich and colourful history of the British Isles means that almost every part of these islands has a unique story waiting to be discovered. Our experts have chosen harbours and anchorages which take you into the heart of some of these historic landmarks.
10+ min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
Bluewater plans
Kelly Rashleigh has turned to sailing in pursuit of a better life with her family. Follow their journey on YouTube channel ‘Five go Sailing’.
4 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
‘I was blown in a huge circle around the Ionian'
Alexander Shaw was sailing his 29ft Westerly GK-29 yacht 150 miles from land when he encountered the record-breaking Storm Janus
9 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
TECHNICAL COMPOSITE RIGGING
It’s no longer a simple choice between steel wire or rod for standing rigging. Even middle-of-the-road cruising boats can and do benefit from upgrading to synthetic cables
7 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
SAND ACRE BAY, SALTASH
Ken Endean finds a quiet place to drop the hook in the usually busy waters of the Tamar Estuary on the border between Devon and Cornwall
2 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
AROUND THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD
Mike Delamore faced heavy weather, equipment failure and a knockdown during his 34-day circumnavigation of New Zealand, writes Alex Stone
7 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Quadriplegic cerebral palsy has never held Natasha Lambert back and with the help of her family, she has now conquered the Atlantic
8 min |
July 2021
Yachting Monthly
Adventure An Italian Summer
Cruising Italy is spectacular, yet in summer it can be crowded, hot and expensive. Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits went looking for solutions
9 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
10 Best Cruising Destinations For Wildlife Watching
One of the great pleasures of cruising the waters of the British Isles is wildlife encounters. The diversity of species around the coastline means there is a plethora of flora and fauna to see.
10+ min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Essential Upgrades To Get Your New Boat Up To Scratch
However good and well maintained the boat you have bought is, there will always be jobs that need doing and upgrades you’ll want to make, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan
8 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Northern Ireland sailors face red diesel ban
From 30 June 2021, recreational boat owners in Northern Ireland will be banned from using red diesel for the propulsion of their vessels.
1 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Expanded Southampton Boat Show
The 2021 Southampton Boat Show will be the biggest edition to date with a new entrance and festival area located outside the city’s Westgate shopping centre.
1 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Cheaper Hamble moorings saved for now
Council mooring holders on the River Hamble say they’re relieved the Crown Estate has rejected plans by Universal Marina to extend its finger pontoons and take over the lease of the J Pontoon run.
1 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
FIRST TEST BAVARIA C38
Competition is hot for high-volume cruisers, but have Bavaria built a boat that is fun to sail as well as spacious and affordable? Theo Stocker took her for a spin to find out
10+ min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
‘A wave just flipped me over the rail'
Solo yachtsman Nigel Fox's life was saved by a ‘matchbox sized’ personal locator beacon when he was knocked overboard by stormy seas off the north coast of Australia
7 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
HOME WATERS: HOME TO SCOTLAND
Having cruised the Med for four years, Graham and Kate Walker return to Scotland and rediscover the joys of sailing in UK waters
7 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Changes to ship radio licence likely
UK ship radio licence holders will soon be expected to carry proof that their licensable radio equipment, including Class A AIS, radar and DSC VHF complies with electromagnetic field (EMF) emission exposure limits and doesn’t pose a risk to the public.
2 min |
June 2021
Yachting Monthly
Shake Down Your Skills
After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
10+ min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
Technical: What's The Future For Derelict Boats?
With 9,000 fibreglass boats abandoned in Europe each year, finding disposal solutions isn’t easy. Could new technologies be the answer? Nic Compton finds out
7 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
Adventure Shakedown In Winter
Amanda Hourston and Daniel Wakeham learn about their new 27ft yacht on a four-month cruise from Oslo into the Arctic Circle
8 min |