March 2010
On sale: Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Cruising
Down Channel
Nic Compton bids farewell to his beloved but demanding classic yacht
Me and my chart table
How is the nav station on a sail training yacht kitted out?
Winter cruising: Canary Islands
Sail all year round in one of Europe’s most dramatic cruising grounds
Mike Richey tribute
Portrait of a great Corinthian sailor and long-standing friend of YM
Mid-Atlantic dramas
An action-packed edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 58
Destinations: Eastbourne
Comprehensive cruising guide to this useful Channel haven
Sailing Skills
Expert on board: Locks
Tom Cunliffe looks at how to get through a lock unscathed
Skipper’s tips l
Chain markers : Depth gauges : Tender etiquette
Learning curve
Engine failure off a rocky lee shore
A question of seamanship
The boat is pinned to a pontoon cleat by her mainsheet. Should you cut it?
Any questions? l
Why bother with a log? : Combat condensation : Fit a gas locker drain
Know your kit: electronics compatibility
Plan ahead before you fit new kit on your boat for the 2010 season
Weatherwise
Which forecast can you trust when they all say different things?
Boats & Gear
London Boat Show
All the new boats and gear from the sixth ExCeL show
Second-hand test: Starlight 39
Why is this yacht one of the most sought-after on the market?
Hallberg-Rassy 310
She’s everything you dreamed of, but with one major difference...
Gear test: Self-levelling radar
How well does radar work when a yacht is heeled? Chris Beeson finds out
Regulars
The view from the helm
Cruising news
New yacht is suspected total loss
Letters
Readers’ views and opinions
Libby Purves
Mike Richey, a real singlehander
Tom Cunliffe
The joy of modern engines
Nigel Calder
Electronic engines
Tried & tested
Seajet Shogun anti-foul; Mörer navtex
The Confessional
Readers own up to their sailing sins
