Paul Trammell sails his Cartwright 40 Windflower singlehanded. Here he explains why you don't need an anchor windlass
My first sailing boat didn’t have a windlass, and this led to a bit of unexpected drama. I was sailing …Continue reading »
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Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month Should you set sail if a Force 8 is forecast?
Toby is skipper of Cutting Edge, a 13m cruiser racer which he keeps in Salcombe. Cutting Edge is a powerful …Continue reading »
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Craig Simmons explains how you can reduce your boat's carbon footprint and save money
For nearly three decades, I have been deeply involved in shaping environmental solutions across many industries, from agriculture to aviation. …Continue reading »
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Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month should this reader make a difficult harbour entrance?
Dave and three friends are sailing their 10m cruising yacht from the Solent to Brest. They were going to enter …Continue reading »
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Ken Endean describes how standing your boat on its own two (or three) feet can open up a whole host of anchorages and harbours otherwise out of reach
Almost all vessels, in the days of working sail, had to take the ground when calling at destinations around Britain. …Continue reading »
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A katabatic wind can be sudden, strong, and unpredictable. Understanding how they work and where to expect them can help keep you safe on coastal cruises.
There are several localised metereological phenomena sailors and watersports users should know all about. Two key phenomena are land and …Continue reading »
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Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month how to get out of a tight berth without damage
Sarah and Mark have enjoyed a holiday in Guernsey but the wind and tide are both now favourable for them …Continue reading »
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Changing gears as the conditions change is about instinct and feel as much as it is about numbers. Alan Denham explains how to get the best from your boat
Many of you, like me, probably started their sailing adventures in small dinghies. The purity of just you, the wind …Continue reading »
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Author of the book. Illustrated Navigation, Ivar Dedekam talks Yachting Monthly through the process of taking a noon sight
To take a sextant noon sight you first have to figure out when the sun will pass over your meridian. …Continue reading »
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