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Yachting Monthly UK
CRUISING ENGLAND'S EAST COAST RIVERS
A solo, septuagenarian sailor rediscovers the joys, magic and mystery of England's East Coast rivers, sailing over four bars and under two bridges
7 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
FIRST TEST POINTER 30
This sleek and sporty weekend sailer from the Netherlands has plenty of appeal for the coastal sailor, found Theo Stocker
10 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
NCI joins passport stamping points on the SW Coast Path
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has become an official 'Coast Path Passport' stamping point partner, working with the charity which cares for the UK's longest national trail, the South West Coast Path.
1 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Calor to resupply phased-out gas cylinders
In response to demand from the public and boat owners in particular, Calor will continue to supply the 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane sizes, reversing a decision to phase them out taken in February last year.
1 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Falmouth Harbour appoints scientist as new commissioner
Falmouth Harbour has appointed environmental scientist and businessperson Natasha CollingsCostello as a new commissioner, joining its board to help shape the harbour's strategy and prosperity.
1 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Government approves HVO on inland waters
Campaigning by the RYA, the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and the Cruising Association (CA), together forming the HVO Joint Working Group, has resulted in the Department of Transport allowing inland waterways vessels to be supplied with HVO.
2 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
MAIB recommendations after RIB fatality
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published several recommendations for the protection of passengers after an investigation into the tragic death of 15-year-old Emily Lewis, who died in August 2020 when a high-speed Seadogz RIB crashed into a 4.5m-high channel maker in Southampton Water at a speed of 38.4 knots.
1 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Huge wind farm to be in UK waters
Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted has agreed to go ahead with plans for the world's largest wind farm, Hornsea 3, off the coast of Norfolk.
1 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Blue skies at Ocean Globe Race leg 3 start
Blue skies and steady winds heralded the start of the 6,000-mile third leg of the Ocean Globe Race from Auckland around Cape Horn to Punta del Este, with spectators cheering on the retro yachts from the deck of legendary Whitbread yacht Steinlager 2.
2 min |
March 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
SAGITTA 30
If you're after a 30-footer that combines offshore ability with shallow draught, good performance and roomy accommodation, a Sagitta's two hulls might fit the bill. David Harding explains why
10+ min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
HOW IT WORKS WINTER SERVICING
Winter is a great time to make a detailed assessment of your boat's condition. Dennis O'Neill offers some handy reminders on areas that shouldn't be overlooked.
2 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Rediscovering the Whitsundays
New Zealanders Anna Willison and husband Angus embark on what her workmates call an OPOE (Old Person's Overseas Adventure), a circumnavigation
3 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
THE AZORES & BACK RACE
Every four years Falmouth hosts a classic ocean race that's open to all; Angela Rice speaks to competitors about its demands and rewards
6 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
CORAL GARDENING IN FRENCH POLYNESIA
After witnessing the wonders of the Gambier Islands' flourishing reefs, two sailors meet an inspiring group of coral conservationists
10 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
ADVENTURE - IRELAND'S WILD ATLANTIC COAST
Artist Joanna Martin sailed south along the wild west coast of Ireland, where the power of the ocean meets rugged cliffs and deserted shores. She joined husband Mark and son William for part of their circumnavigation of Ireland, heading from County Mayo to Kinsale
6 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
'WE SPOTTED PEOPLE IN THE WATER, FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES'
When Mike Goodwin and his crew spotted something in the water at the end of their charter, they were unaware of the life-and-death drama in which they were about to play a part. This is his harrowing account of what happened
6 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
MAKE YOUR BOAT CHILD-FRIENDLY
Whether you're sailing near or far, a few simple modifications to your yacht can make life on board much more secure and comfortable for children, says Justin Halewood
8 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Using radar for COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Radar is now more efficient, more affordable and far more advanced than even a few years ago. Rachael Sprot explains how to utilise the latest technology to keep clear at sea
10+ min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP
Navigation light obscured - can I proceed?
2 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Red sky, morning and night
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning. This is the most well-known of the weather proverbs.
1 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Bodge-jobs don't work
Trying to find shortcuts around tricky boating tasks usually doesn’t work. In fact it often creates more problems than before.
1 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
FIRST TEST BAVARIA C46
Massive bow sections create a huge amounts of space on board, and in theory, a powerful hull to give lively sailing. Theo Stocker pushes the boat to see if the reality matches up
10 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Child-friendly cruising skills
We hammered along the wild coasts a bit too enthusiastically
3 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Yachtsmen's role in the Great Flood
A train was stopped when it collided with a bungalow planing down a breaking wave
3 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
NEW BOATS
Ultra-cool, sporty weekenders and dayboats are a niche of the market that's seeing some exciting new designs emerging. Theo Stocker takes a look at two of the latest
4 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Historic series of storms batter UK coasts
The coasts of Britain and Europe were hit by a historic series of autumnal storms, all within four weeks of each other. The storms claimed several lives, destroyed hundreds of boats and caused millions of pounds’ worth of damage.
1 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Top study shows biofuels could be a greener choice than electric propulsion
The most in-depth analysis yet of marine leisure vessels’ propulsion systems has found that using biofuels in traditional engines is greener than electric propulsion systems in many cases.
2 min |
January 2024
Yachting Monthly UK
Why sailors love a good problem
Never underestimate that for some boat-owners (though not necessarily their crews or partners), it is the maintaining and problem-solving that form half the satisfaction. Especially the latter: a puzzle is always satisfying.
3 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
TECHNICAL VHF ANTENNAS
The range and effectiveness of your yacht's radio communication depends on the dimensions, position and quality of your VHF antenna.
7 min |
September 2023
Yachting Monthly UK
TECHNICAL THE FUTURE OF CRUISING YACHTS
Predicting the future is never easy, but Patrick Dixon's job is to do just that. As a liveaboard sailor, he shares his ideas about what lies in store for yacht design
9 min |