Sam Jefferson and Steffan Meyric Hughes review the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. The Clipper Chronicles – Adam Birrer The Clipper Round the World Race is something of an institution these days. It’s the race where crew members pay for a place on a racing yacht, often with the goal of crossing something […]
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Saffier Yachts is all about fun daysailers, right? Not any more. This company has taken that concept and shifted it to a larger canvas as Sam Jefferson discovered when he tested the Saffier SL 46. At a very formative moment in my life I was taken to watch the film Dead Poets Society. I was […]
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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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Jon Emmett is a professional coach who coached Lijia Xu to Olympic gold in 2012. He has also been National, European and World Champion in the ILCA class. He explores what it takes to get to the top. This would be a very short article indeed if I just said “hard work” but actually that is […]
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You’ve arrived at the best Prime Day deals on Helly Hansen gear… The hard work has been done. Spend less time scrolling through endless deals and more time selecting the jacket that you love. Here’s 7 top products we can’t wait to get our hands on – they’re all on sale with 30-50% off! We’ve […]
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Sam Fortescue tests some of the best handheld VHF radios on the market… A VHF radio is a staple on almost any boat’s equipment list and a legal requirement in the UK for boats over 45ft. For sheer range, a fixed VHF will always win because its antenna is high up on the masthead and […]
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Jazz Turner becomes the first ever disabled person to sail around the British Isles solo and without support. On Monday 30th June at 12:30 BST, aboard her small yacht FEAR, Jazz Turner sailed into Brighton Marina after four weeks at sea. On 2nd June, she had set off on a mission to become the first […]
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Hanse 345 – Mersey Joy The Hanse 345 covers a lot of bases. She is large enough for extensive cruising and has a lovely, modern, well-appointed warm interior with mahogany joinery and maple floorboards with cream upholstery. Accommodation sleeps six and there is a large heads compartment with separate shower stall. The broker says moreover […]
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Parking afloat – not many of us love doing it. Charter veteran Tom Fletcher looks at the top five things to consider when you reverse a yacht. As the sailing season gets underway here in Greece, everyone is keen to watch the harbour cinema on display every evening. Flot crews across the Med dust off […]
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A channel crossing can make for a superb weekend break – but a bit of careful planning always helps. Sam Jefferson looks at the potential pitfalls. Many years ago when I first got into sailing journalism, I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to interview Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. As someone who had read […]
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Looking for an extended summer sailing season this year? Consider Turkey which has a host of enticing holidays on offer writes Sue Pelling. If you are looking to extend your sailing holiday season to the absolute maximum, Turkey is an excellent choice because you generally get a couple more weeks of reliable sunshine compared to […]
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For many, the thrills and challenges of the Rolex Fastnet Race over the last 100 years have fuelled the desire to take part, says Sue Pelling. Here are some of the highlights that hit the headlines over the years… The silhouette of the Fastnet Lighthouse, the austere, wild and desolate 177ft seamark in the Atlantic […]
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They may sound like ideal moves for dance floor divas but jamming and spoofing in GPS terms are serious concerns for all those who rely on satellite navigation. Tom Cunliffe shares his sailing navigation wisdom… When I took my first brick-like Magellan GPS receiver out of its box back in the mid-1990s, I was in […]
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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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Sail GP is coming back to the UK. Georgie Corlett-Pitt talks to Emirates GBR driver, Dylan Fletcher about the season so far, and looks ahead to the UK event… On 19-20 July, visitors to Portsmouth will get front row seats to one of, if not the, hottest competitions in sailing right now: event 7 of […]
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This is not just a marina, but a self-contained marine village bursting with high-end facilities, as well as a glowing reputation for cruising and racing sailors says Sue Pelling. An easy access 550-berth marina with additional 50 swinging moorings… It’s rare to find a marina with a waiting list for annual berths but take a […]
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On 24th June at 1am (BST) Craig Wood became the first triple amputee to sail the Pacific solo, non-stop, unassisted… have you heard his story? Back in February of this year I interviewed Craig Wood, a 33-year-old former rifleman in the British Army who, aged just 18, was caught in an IED blast in Afghanistan. […]
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The Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling, takes an America’s Cup leap and joins the Italian team. As disputes over the next America’s Cup protocol and location continue, there have been some movements behind the scenes as the 38th edition teams get preparations fully underway. After mutually concluding his collaboration with Emirates Team New […]
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Long distance cruising is one thing but it’s also important to do it in a sustainable manner. Sam Fortescue looks at the options. For years, wind, solar and hydrogeneration have been the key to charging the house batteries without resorting to an internal combustion engine. Decisions about what to fit will depend on a combination […]
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The America’s Cup has been no stranger to controversy since its first race in 1850 and that tradition looks set to continue after defenders, Emirates Team New Zealand, settled on Naples in Italy as the venue to mount their defence of the ‘Auld Mug’. The event, scheduled to be held in 2027, would usually be […]
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