Being too hot or too cold at sea can quickly turn a sailing trip into a disaster. Here are some ways you can stay safe on the water in different temperatures

Extremes of temperature whilst sailing affect not only our comfort but may have a significant effect on health and wellbeing. …Continue reading »

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Spending winter in the tropics is a dream, but cruising the Caribbean may test your ability to handle unexpected gear failures.

During the spring of 2024, a friend of mine delivered my 41ft Moody sloop from Annapolis to American Yacht Harbor …Continue reading »

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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers sailing question. This month, what to do if someone anchors too close?

Clara, Fi and Ahmed are cruising north Brittany on Clara’s Rival 34, Grace. Clara is a recently-qualified Coastal Skipper, and …Continue reading »

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Here’s whats new and what to expect at Southampton International Boat Show 2026, and a discounted ticket deal for you

How the teams fared in the tough and testing 2026 Salcombe Gin Morgan Cup Race

With less than 4 years to go to the “30x30” target, the Bloomberg Initiative has had a massive increase in funding to curb the ocean’s ecological collapse

The Pacific Ocean is full of life - Jess Lloyd-Mostyn describes it all, from the Islands to the wild blue yonder

The inflatable kayaks that will let you explore every sailing destination even further

Tom Dolan was left high and dry as Figaro delivers cruellest twist

Our selection of the best sailing accessories for summer - from waterproof phone cases to stylish caps and coolboxes

Got ambitions beyond sunbathing and sight-seeing? Some charter companies offer voyages well off the beaten track or on the racecourse

How to combine independent travel with shared sailing experiences and developing your boating skills

Our top choices of sailing gloves to protect your hands when out on the water

Remembering Charlie Dalin (1984 – 2026), one of the world’s greatest sailors

Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot, answers a reader's question. This month, how to cope with a prop wrap

Sadler 29, Nimbus, is on passage from North Shields to Grimsby when the engine falters and cuts out. Skipper, Tim, …Continue reading »

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Jimmy Cornell won our Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 British Yachting Awards, and has some essential tips for those looking to go cruising around the world

Here’s a comprehensive list of the sailing races and regattas scheduled for 2026, and we are spoilt for choice! There will be more details to come, but for now, save the dates in your calendars and start planning your sailing season.

An essential guide to sailing to France and understanding the post-brexit rules

The Sailing Florence YouTube channel gives an authentic healthy dose of what it’s really like to sail around the world and live aboard

From challenging races to winning trophies, here’s what we learnt about each of the teams from the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia last weekend