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
Motor Boat & Yachting
DALE OF A TIME
After an agonising wait, Dominic Barrett finally takes delivery of his brand new Dale 28
2 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
BOAT CUISINE
Tucked away off the beaten track and with a French chef for a little added je ne sais quoi, Phil Sampson approached this Hampshire eatery with high expectations
3 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
QUICKSILVER ACTIV 675 WEEKEND
LOA 22ft 8in (6.94m) BEAM 8ft 2in (2.5m) ENGINES Single 150/175/200/225hp Mercury TOP SPEED 36 knots PRICE from £37,597 inc VAT CONTACT Barrus +44 (0)1869 363636; www.quicksilver-boats.com
1 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
ITAMA 45S
LOA 45ft 4in (13.8m) BEAM 13ft 0in (3.95m) ENGINES Twin Cummins QSB6.7 550hp TOP SPEED 34 knots PRICE from €756,400 inc VAT CONTACT Ventura +44 (0)20 7495 2330; www.itama-yacht.com
1 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
YOUR MBY
YOUR MBY
4 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
SOLARIS POWER 44 OPEN
LOA 44ft 2in (13.47m) BEAM 14ft 3in (4.35m ENGINES Volvo Penta IPS500/600/650 TOP SPEED 37 knots PRICE from €667,340 inc VAT CONTACT www.solarispower.com
1 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
SAXDOR 320 GTO
Writing this in early February, could it be that we’ve already found the most exciting boat of 2021? Saxdor, for such a young company, certainly isn’t resting on its laurels and has launched this new model in the wake of collecting a Highly Commended prize for its entry-level 200 Sport at the 2021 Motor Boat Awards.
2 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
GALEON 325 GTO
LOA 32ft 9in (9.99m) BEAM 10ft 11in (3.34m) ENGINES Twin 300-450hp outboards TOP SPEED 45 knots PRICE from £293,250 inc VAT CONTACT Approved Boats +44 (0)2380 456544; www.galeon.pl
1 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
CAPTAIN SLOW BUYS A BOAT
When James May decided to go shopping for a boat he made the mistake of asking MBY editor Hugo for advice. It turned out to be an expensive but ultimately very rewarding call
10 min |
April 2021
Motor Boat & Yachting
AQUAHOLIC
Nick Burnham: Surely there’s a market for some re-issue Sunseeker classics?
2 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
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
Sailing Today
Spirited performer
Choosing a traditional-looking boat doesn’t mean going low-tech, as Sam Fortescue discovered when he sailed the Spirit Yachts’ new 44E
7 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Foul language
It won’t be long before boatyards around the coast are humming with the noise of sanders and the chip-chip-chip of owners removing old flakes of antifouling. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest products
9 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
It ain't over til it's over
An edge-of-your-seat Vendée Globe thriller came down to the final hours, with a last minute drama that shocked millions
10 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Fitness from home
There has never been a better time to train from home than now. Even in normal times, just think how much time you would save. Jon Emmett provides some pointers on best technique
6 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Can they be beaten?
Emirates Team New Zealand is lying in wait in the America’s Cup, due to take place from 6-15 March. We take a closer look at the team to beat
6 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Jess Lloyd-Mostyn
Rats and sailors share an uneasy relationship going back almost to the beginning of time. When Jess and crew received an unwelcome visitor, drastic action was required
3 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Tea on the Nile
When you’re living in the middle of the Sahara desert and the government is a military dictatorship it can be a challenge to find fun things to do
7 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Fjord Focus
Nick Huxford narrates a voyage that took him from Southampton to Norway’s Lofoten Islands
6 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Tom Cunliffe
Night watch on a long offshore passage is a real test of will and concentration but a memorable night encounter underlined the need for vigilance to Tom
6 min |
April 2021
Sailing Today
Andi Robertson
As the Vendée Globe wraps up, skippers are alreadly looking to the future and the next race. So what are the prospects for the class of 2021
4 min |
April 2021
Classic Boat
ROW YOUR BOAT
There has been a steady rise in recreational rowing over the past few years, and the choice can be bewildering. What’s the right boat for you?
8 min |
March 2021
Classic Boat
Traditional Tool
JOINER’S NAME STAMP
2 min |