Cruising safety questions left unanswered after Israelis seize British yacht in International waters… Activist Greta Thunberg once more put sailing yachts firmly in the spotlight after she and a group of like minded sailors found themselves in the cross hairs of the Israeli security forces as they tried to raise awareness about the plight of […]

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Selling up and going sailing as a family is a leap into the unknown – the more so if your sailing experience is limited. The Monk family were undeterred however. Pichaya Monk narrates their adventure and provides some top tips for sailing with children. From the moment I met my husband, I found myself captivated […]

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Bluewater cruising is taken for granted these days – yet one pioneering adventure put it on the map. Sam Jefferson relates E F Knight’s South Atlantic Soujourn. Prior to 1920, yacht cruising was an occupation indulged in by precious few. If you wanted to go sailing, you raced off Cowes with a professional crew and […]

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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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Rupert Holmes reports on Antigua Sailing Week 2025, one of the Caribbean’s most appealing regattas. The Caribbean is the spiritual home of the warm-weather regatta and there’s little that can beat the combination of tropical sun and tradewinds. First run in 1967, Antigua Sailing Week is the grandfather of the regatta scene here, and while […]

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Here’s our pick of the latest catamaran launches – fresh multihull designs arriving on the yacht market. Nautitech 41 Type S Nautitech catamarans changed the game some 20 years ago when it launched a new range of sporty catamarans that came with a more accessible price point than those boasting foils. Fast forward to 2025 […]

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Clive Loughlin plans a ‘bucket list’ epic adventure to North Brittany. My friends and I have got to the age where bucket lists deserve serious attention. Last year I teamed up with my friend Keith and his daughter Jess to take his syndicated Sigma 362 Fast Escape to the Channel Islands, and in particular to […]

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Wondering what is on the market? You won’t want to miss these three beautiful yachts… Dufour 360 – Viva – For Sale East coast-based Broker – Clarke & Carter – says the Dufour 360 is renowned for its stylish and effective design, offering excellent sailing performance while maintaining spacious and comfortable living accommodation in two […]

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Saare Yachts is an Estonian manufacturer that is little known in the UK but produces high quality cruisers. The 47 is its latest and Sam Fortescue steps aboard to discover more. It is a quiet spring day in Eckernförde on the Baltic coast. Looking down this deep inlet past the German submarine base that dominates the […]

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Beneteau has an ambitious new mission; to create a planing cruiser. Sam Jefferson buckles up aboard the First 30 to see if it achieved this aim. I’m going to start this review with an apocryphal story about my favourite subject; myself. Please bear with me though because it is relevant to the Beneteau First 30. […]

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With the Atlantic Ocean crossing season looming, Jenevora Swann shares some tips on how to get ready for offshore fishing, without breaking the bank. Fishing offshore adds an extra dimension to passage making, not only can it provide a healthy and delicious source of protein, but it’s also good fun for the whole crew to […]

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Looking to a stretch your sailing holiday skill and ability? How about venturing to one of the many exotic locations like the Indian Ocean, South East Asia or Australasia, where demand is on the increase, writes Sue Pelling. As the demand for sailing holidays in exotic locations increases, sailing holiday companies are now embracing the […]

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While obsessing about relatively minor things go bump in the night, Paul recalls a possible collision at sea incident with a ship in the Atlantic that was a bit too close for comfort! Let’s talk about things that go bump in the night, usually the last thing you want when you have finally got the […]

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Boatfolk’s Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland, in the heart of the City, offers highly rated marine and onshore facilities on the sunny side of Belfast Lough writes Sue Pelling. 54°40’N 5°40’W – 530 berths within a safe and sheltered harbour with 24/7 easy access. Bangor Marina, operated by Boatfolk, is based on the south shore […]

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Looking for your next sailing book? Here’s some top picks from the bookshelf… Inside the Britannic – uncovering the wreck of the Titanic’s sistership – Simon Mills The wreck of the Titanic has an enduring fascination which shows no sign of disappearing. The concept of a magnificent unsinkable ship which sank has blends hubris, pathos […]

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Visicover is changing the face of boat insurance, offering personal, flexible, low-cost cover that is available and updatable instantly. Here they share their top tips to help you make the most of your insurance without paying over the odds.  Boat insurance offers the peace of mind that you and your vessel, whether that be a […]

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Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a look at the revived Admiral’s Cup and what it means for the racing scene…   Years in the planning, and looking set to become a biennial fixture, the much-feted Admiral’s Cup returns this summer after a 22-year hiatus. As a celebration to mark the centenary of host club, the Royal Ocean […]

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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

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A recent refurbishment and the launch of a new exhibition to celebrate the history of surfing in Cornwall are among the many good reasons to visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, writes Sue Pelling. Step into the main exhibition hall of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) in Falmouth and you are instantly engulfed by […]

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Georgie Corlett-Pitt gets the organisers’ perspective on this iconic event from Race Director Dave Atkinson… This year’s Round the Island Race takes place on Saturday 7 June, with the first start at 7.30am. Renowned as a #RaceForAll, the sheer variety and volume of boats that enter each year is at the core of what makes […]

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