Boating-sailing
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 |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
Home Waters Fair Flows The Tide
Jonty Pearce tries to get his timings right as he crosses the lower Bristol Channel from South Wales to North Devon
9 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
Why Sailing Isn't As Green As We Think
Having safe, reliable sailing equipment is essential, but making informed decisions about the environmental impact of our choices is vital, says Dee Caffari
7 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
TECHNICAL: THE ELECTRIC DEBATE
Would you switch to electric propulsion? We asked two sailors who have looked at how the real-world numbers stack up but have reached different conclusions
5 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully'
Ken Endean advises ‘Consider, Communicate and Connect’ when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents
9 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
The dirty truth about teak
Teak is beloved by boat owners and shipyards for decking and yacht building, but any claims that it is sustainably or even legally sourced are questionable, says Jessie Rogers
8 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
TECHNICAL: NOVEL GREEN POWER
Sam Fortescue looks at the latest technology for renewable energy afloat
10+ min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
ADVENTURE: BACK TO BASICS
Simon van Dam relies on celestial navigation to sail to the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha
7 min |
April 2021
Yachting Monthly
‘We could no longer produce fresh water'
Bill and Kate Gover set off to see the world on a well-planned voyage to New Zealand, only to find themselves confined for three months aboard their 35ft boat, overlooking an island paradise
8 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
Understanding the night sky
You don’t need complicated maths or even a sextant to enjoy the night sky and use it for navigation, says William Thomson
5 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
How to sail an Atlantic circuit
Confined to quarters during the pandemic, many sailors are itching to slip their lines and sail for the sun. Elaine Bunting explains exactly how to break free and sail an Atlantic circuit
10+ min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
FIRST TEST MOODY 41DS
Adopting a fresh approach to deck-saloon design, the Moody 41DS is an exceptionally roomy cruiser that pushes a lot of boundaries
10+ min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
Small-boat family cruising
Richard Bradshaw enjoys a cruise with his wife, daughter, baby son and dog aboard their Sadler 29
4 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
CRUISING HEROES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Katy Stickland chooses 25 modern cruising sailors who have inspired others to throw off the bowlines and explore by sail
10+ min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
PORTH NEFYN, NORTH WALES
Providing shelter from westerly and southerly winds, this overlooked Welsh anchorage offers an escape from the crowds, says Dag Pike
2 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
DRAKE'S POOL,CROSSHAVEN
Jonty Pearce finds complete shelter in this historic and tranquil Irish anchorage close to Cork Harbour
2 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
How to navigate using waves
Developing a thorough understanding of what the waves are telling you can provide you with a ‘sixth sense’ when it comes to navigation, says Dag Pike
7 min |
March 2021
Yachting Monthly
ADVENTURE SAILING INTO THE ICE
Jeff Wrinch cruises into Antarctica and gets up close and personal with the humpback whales
8 min |
March 2021
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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 |