Now, before you horny-palmed ocean conquerors give a rum-laden snort of derision, I’ve just emerged triumphant from my Day Skipper test. Let me be the first to point out that…
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The argument for becoming sea nomads
There is a myth that a simple life is too costly to pursue. I would like to debunk it. Clearly in the case of voyaging at sea, one must have…
Faroe Islands: a guide for the cruising sailor
Lying halfway between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands offer an abundance of nature, culture and challenging sailing
Three Peaks Yacht Race: In the spirit of Tilman
Sam Griffiths and his team of pupils take part in the gruelling 2022 Three Peaks Yacht Race, sailing to the highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland
La Gomera: a sail on the wild side
Dr Lou Luddington explores La Gomera’s rugged coast and discovers abundant wildlife while freediving from her yacht
Do you recognize these sailors?
Yachting Monthly reader Pete Stenson is asking for help to reunite hundreds of photos of a round the world sailing adventure with their rightful owner
Baie de Seine: a sailing circuit for short cruises
Not all of us have the time to cruise all summer long. The Baie de Seine in northern France offers the ideal cruising ground for two to three weeks
Sailing the English Channel for the first time
Sailing the English Channel for the first time can be a daunting prospect, especially if your sailing experience so far has been in local waters, mostly remaining within a few…
Dustin Reynolds: The single handed sailor
Dustin Reynolds has become the first double amputee to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal. Thom D’Arcy meets this inspirational skipper
Sailing apps for sailors who cruise
With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue