Looking to get out on the water this summer? We’ve got the perfect solution. Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, is rumoured to be selling his yacht Koru.

Here’s our top picks for the best sailing gear for beginners - a selection that will help you keep in budget while looking and feeling the part (and staying warm and dry!)

Ropes, sails, and safety... Sailing expert Ben Lowings put the best sailing knives to the test to see which ones you can really rely on when it matters most.

Sailing Watches Buyer’s Guide: Looking for top-performance and top-quality? We’ve found the best - here’s 6 ultimate sailing watches.

From head to toe you deserve to feel comfortable and safe when out on the water - a new sailing cap is the place to start.

Dealing with mice and unwanted guests, particularly when moored up on the dockside, takes skill and perseverance, Tom Cunliffe tells us

The array of dry bags on the market these days is often bewildering. On the hunt for the best bag for boating, Sam Jefferson takes a look in the 20l to 35l section of the market to see which works best.

The thought of signing up for a yacht sharing may seem totally out of your comfort zone but you could be surprised about the options and schemes available writes Sue Pelling.

Long summer days and sunny, interesting anchorages and marinas await those charter sailors willing to calculate tides and depths and watch the weather forecasts.

Will the new line-up for Tudor Team Alinghi, formerly Alinghi Red Bull Racing, bring the Swiss up to speed with the more established teams in the 38th America’s Cup?

This landmark collaboration between Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot marks a definitive shift in maritime history.

A good tender is worth its weight in gold and opens up new vistas to explore once you drop the hook. It can also get you into a good deal of trouble, Tom Cunliffe tells us.

On a mission to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Andrew Bedwell is setting off across the Atlantic in a boat the ‘size of a wheelie bin’.

The best boating holidays Scotland has to offer - Here’s a breakdown of the top Scottish cruising grounds, from Eyemouth to the Outer Hebrides.

Whether it’s by choice or necessity, being able to handle your vessel solo in harbour and at sea is a safety skill that’s also hugely enjoyable, says Detlef Jens

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We take a look at the best fixed mount VHF radios on the market.

When a Yachting Monthly reader questions the need for pyrotechnic flares, our resident expert, Rachael Sprot, explains the pros and cons

Sarah and Jan co-own Audax, a Hanse 348 based in Plymouth for cruising the West Country and northern France. They …Continue reading »

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How well do you know the British Coastline? 100 years after the Shipping Forecast was born, comes a documentary series delving into the wonderful unique areas along the route.

Editor’s picks on chartering and cruising in Greece: look at the options in three popular areas - Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic Gulf.

Pinning down what caused recurrent yacht engine trouble that affected multiple cruises took patience and perseverance for Justin Morton

A year or so ago I was helping a friend, Monty Halls, bring his boat Sobek, around from Plymouth to …Continue reading »

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