Some boats need persuasion to make to windward, so tweaking the sails to best advantage can make all the difference. David Harding offers a few tips
Who doesn’t just love heeling over, bouncing up and down, getting cold and wet and pointing in a direction that …Continue reading »
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Susan Smillie discusses a new initiative in Greece which will help cruising sailors work with NGOs to protect the Mediterranean Monk Seal.
Done with boat maintenance and increasing berthing or insurance costs? Considered a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme?
Sam Jefferson takes a look at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show and some of the exciting new boats on show...
For many, the idea of setting sail around the world maybe what dreams are made of, but it’s important to remember it’s not just about freedom, but also about being disciplined at all times
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a curious novice, racing in the Caribbean is what dreams are made of, offering charter options for all skill levels writes Sue Pelling
We’ve picked out a few beautiful yachts off the market for you - just some we think you might like...
Sam Fortescue takes a look at the latest developments in crossover sails that serve for both cruising and club racing
Sailing fast in light airs can be a challenge in boats of a certain displacement. Tom reminisces on some innovative solutions to boost performance
When it comes to putting together a pilot guide, Rod Heikell is acknowledged as one of the leading lights. Here he explains the trials and tribulations of his trade
The 18ft skiffs of Sydney Harbour have a long and rich history that takes in wood and canvas right through to carbonfibre and Dacron. Nigel Sharp chats with John ‘Woody’ Winning, a man who spans that divide.
Sailing instructor and charter veteran Tom Fletcher describes the wonders of off-season sailing in the Ionian, and reveals some of the area’s hot spots.
Each month Yachting Monthly's new resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month what would you do with engine failure in the Thames?
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The Grand Soleil Blue is a return to basics for the Italian marque. Yet this 33-footer is a sophisticated machine as Sam Fortescue discovers
Harald Hart took even himself by surprise on a trip to the Faroes and back by stretching the voyage to a rounding of Iceland in what became a solo six-month adventure as Mike Owen relates.
Sam Fortescue takes a look at environment-friendly anti-fouling systems and offers advice on the different options available.
Is red and green blindness an issue for sailing folk? You can certainly get around it, says Paul whose lived with colour blindness all his life
Boats just keep getting bigger – even when they remain the same length – as Sam Jefferson discovers when he steps aboard the new Dufour 48.
Multihull manufacturer Fountaine Pajot has been building catamarans since 1976. Yet, as Sam Jefferson discovers when testing its new 41, this company is not afraid to look to the future.
To find out why the Melges 15 is such a success in the USA and is now making its mark in the UK, we thought it was high time to put it though its paces writes Sue Pelling.
