Boating-Sailing
Yachting Monthly
A LONG WEEKEND KILMORE QUAY
Jonty Pearce explores the south-east corner of Ireland, where the Irish Sea meets the Atlantic
4 min |
April 2020
Yachting Monthly
Erik Aanderaa Viking Of The High Seas
Katy Stickland talks to Norwegian sailor Erik Aanderaa about why he searches out the worst weather the North Sea
5 min |
February 2020
Yachting Monthly
‘The Sickening Sound Of Tearing Wood As We Were Hit By The Wave'
A freak wave wreaks havoc on Kass Schmitt and Rupert Holmes’ 36-ft Zest as they attempt to sail to Lanzarote
4 min |
February 2020
Yachting Monthly
How To Sail In Big Waves
Toby Heppell finds out about the best rough weather tactics to keep you Sailing for speed, comfort, safety and enjoyment
10+ min |
February 2020
Yachting Monthly
The Deadliest Place On Earth To Anchor?
Fust months after a volcanic eruption, Liz Cleere and partner Famie Furlong cruise to Indonesia's Krakatoa archipelago
6 min |
February 2020
Yachting Monthly
FIRST TEST HANSE 508
Hanses new 508 brings its contender in this critical size range right | up to date. We head out on the water to see if it cuts the mustard |
8 min |
February 2020
Yachting Monthly
Slow cruising with the angels of the ocean
Jeff Wrinch experiences some magical wildlife encounters while on passage to Italy
3 min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
How to run a happy ship
Toby Heppell gets advice on skippering with friends and family from Pete Goss, Dee Caffari and Conrad Humphreys
10+ min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
SALONA 380
From a yard that’s still relatively unknown in the UK, the Salona 380 looks set to present the established performance cruisers in this size range with some serious competition
8 min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
ADVENTURE RED SEA DELIGHT
Despite its reputation for pirates, Tom Dymond discovers a warm welcome as he cruises up the Red Sea to Suez
6 min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
‘As the engine spluttered and conked out, panic resumed'
A series of unfortunate mistakes threatened to halt Mark and Nadiyana Farnworth’s dream maiden voyage before it began
5 min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
A LONG WEEKEND SHETLAND & FAIR ISLE
Sailing the Shetland Islands offers varied and challenging cruising as well as unbeatable wildlife and unique history, as Jonty Pearce finds out
4 min |
January 2020
Yachting Monthly
Be Your Own Expert Weather Forecaster
Building your own bespoke forecast is the best way to get reliable weather updates with which to make sound decisions at sea. Toby Heppell finds out how the experts do it
10+ min |
December 2019
Yachting Monthly
8 Safety Lessons From 2019
A good sailor learns from experience, or better, from the experiences of others. Theo Stocker looks back to see what seamanship and safety lessons we can take from this year’s events
7 min |
December 2019
Yachting Monthly
RITES OF PASSAGE ACROSS BISCAY
Faced with seasickness and Force 8 winds, Madeleine Strobel experiences a challenging sail across fearsome Biscay
5 min |
December 2019
Yachting Monthly
ADVENTURE-77 AND SOLO NON-STOP AROUND THE WORLD
Jeanne Socrates battled equipment failure during her record circumnavigation. She tells Katy Stickland how she overcame adversity
8 min |
December 2019
Yachting Monthly
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SAILORS
Julia Jones and Toby Heppell share their pick of the best sailing books and gear to add to your Christmas wish list
5 min |
December 2019
Yachting Monthly
Adventure The Challenge Of The Atlantic
Erin Carey and her family are tested by gear failure during their 17-day crossing from St Maarten to the Azores.
5 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
Off The Beaten Track
Minke Lohrengel explores the remote parts of the Caribbean’s San Blas archipelago
5 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
Rites Of Passage St Kilda & Back
The weather gods smiled on Mary Max as she sailed to these remote Scottish islands, which are often exposed to the might of the Atlantic
5 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
Coast 250
Producing a boat that planes under power and sails like a thorough bred has been an elusive quest for decades. Has Swallow Yachts’ Coast 250 succeeded where others have failed?
8 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
Shared Ownership How To Make Your Dream Boat A Reality
A yacht is a doorway to your own world, or a never-ending cost-benefit analysis. Will Bruton takes a look at the beauty of shared ownership and the new alternatives
9 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
38-Point Lay-Up Checklist
Whether your boat is coming out for the winter or remaining on its berth, there are plenty of jobs that need doing to reduce the likelihood of winter taking its toll, says Ben Sutcliffe-Davies
4 min |
November 2019
Yachting Monthly
Port Man Bay, Ile De Port-Cros
Carl Farrell sets anchor in a tranquil spot off the Côte d'Azur that also offers wonderful walks ashore
2 min |
September 2017
Yachting Monthly
'My First Channel Cruise To France'
Having learnt to sail and bought a boat, crossing the Channel was the nextbig hurdle for Ian Simon.
2 min |
September 2017
Yachting Monthly
East Coast Harbours 'Wide Open To Illegal Activity'
East Coast Harbours 'Wide Open To Illegal Activity'
3 min |
September 2017
Yachting Monthly
‘Sailing round Britain saved me from PTSD'
When ex-Royal Marine Chris Craven was hit by post-traumatic stress disorder, he sailed his way free.
7 min |
May 2017
Yachting Monthly
An Arctic adventure from Oban to the Lofoten Islands
Sailing into the Arctic Circle is never an easy prospect, as Mark Rogers discovered.
4 min |
May 2017
Yachting Monthly
Seamanship in small harbours
On exposed coasts, wave action in harbours can be surprisingly violent. Ken Endean examines mooring tactics.
9 min |
May 2017
Yachting Monthly
Our Safety At Night Relies On 19th Century Thinking
After urging the MCA to update the Colregs to make anchor lights more visible, Alastair Buchan finds himself still in the dark.
5 min |