SAILING SKILLS The big question ‘What is the best system to stow your mainsail?’ A question of seamanship ‘We’ve run aground. Now what do we do?’ Expert on board To…
Theo Stocker
Editor’s welcome to the January 2018 issue…on sale now
Lessons and discoveries...the editor's welcome to the latest issues of Yachting Monthly magazine
December 2017
Sailing Skills Essential skills for rafting up James Stevens offers advice on the benefits, pitfalls and etiquette of rafting alongside others Stepping up to Day Skipper Take the lead on…
Golden Globe Race 2018: Susie Goodall sponsored by Seldén Masts Ltd
Seldén Masts Ltd have announced they are sponsoring young British sailor Susie Goodall in the Golden Globe Race
Golden Globe Race abandons UK for France over Brexit finances
The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing for a UK start
More sailors but fewer new boats built
While boat building across the UK has grown, yacht manufacturing has fallen, according to a new report by British Marine
Are lobster pots a danger to yachts?
The Cruising Association has launched a campaign to make lobster pots safer for small vessels and is asking sailors to sign the petition
New scheme launched for the disposal of out-of-date flares
As it becomes more and more difficult to get rid of out-of-date flares, Ramora UK is looking for backing for a new disposal scheme
September 2017
Sailing Skills Expert on board: Man overboard myths busted Man overboard is such a big concern that many of us chose to ignore it. Noel Dilly shares some controversial, thought-provoking…
August 2017
Sailing skills Summer cruise skills Dutch boatbuilder Eeuwe Kooi has been box berthing all his life. He demonstrates the essential skills Three ways to seize your shackles A shackle coming…