From sextants to screens: Has modern tech made us better (or worse) sailors?

2 months ago

Society and sailing have both changed dramatically in 60 years. We explore how new tech and yacht design influence our approach to cruising

Bob Dylan’s ageless song was released at about the same time as I started sailing yachts. Its aim was to …Continue reading »

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Andy Du Port

How would you try to avoid this tidal marina collision?

2 months 1 week ago

Every month Yachting Monthly's resident skills expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month how would you try to avoid this tidal marina collision?

Roscoff Marina is one of the few all-tide ports in North Brittany. However, whilst it doesn’t have any depth restrictions, …Continue reading »

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Rachael Sprot

Sail care: how to get the best from your sails with basic repairs and proper cleaning

2 months 2 weeks ago
Spinnakers and cruising chutes tend to be made from woven nylon. Check your mainsail’s draught regularly to identify signs of sagging. Photo: Shutterstock.

Extend the life of sails with these sail care basics, and chose the best sail types and materials for your cruising style.

High-tech laminate sails may sound appealing, but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long …Continue reading »

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Portishead Marina: Boatfolk’s Bristol Channel Safe Haven

2 months 4 weeks ago

Set in heart of a historic fishing port and vibrant town in the Bristol Channel, Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina offers a safe haven for berthholders and visitors (356 berths), with plenty of cruising opportunities along the coastlines of Wales, north Devon and further afield writes Sue Pelling.

Sue Pelling