Duncan Wells passes on the benefit of years spent at anchor with his definitive guide to the do's and don't's of dropping the hook
Practical seamanship
MOB myths busted – Part 7
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Understanding sea state for better passage planning
Consider sea state - wind and waves - when planning and, as Norman Kean explains, you'll be able to predict and avoid rough waters
New look Yachting Monthly coming soon!
There is less than a week to go until the launch of the bigger and better Yachting Monthly. Find out more about the changes to Britain's most popular cruising magazine
MOB myths busted – Part 6
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Seamanship in small harbours: how to moor safely
On exposed coasts, wave action in small harbours can be surprisingly violent. Ken Endean examines mooring tactics
MOB myths busted – Part 5
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
‘I was rescued from death alone in mid-ocean’
Crippled by pain while sailing solo in the Indian Ocean, Andrew Halcrow had to call for rescue
MOB myths busted – Part 4
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Three methods for seizing shackles
Shackles are often under high load. If one shakes open, the result could be dangerous. Chris Beeson shows how to make sure it won’t