Contents: February 2002 - Yachting Monthly

Features

Deepwater dynasty
Helen Tew’s first Atlantic crossing was at the age of 89. She tells Dick Durham the story of her remarkable family
Street’s ahead
James Jermain joins sailing legend Don Street for an incident-packed delivery passage from the South Coast to London’s Limehouse Basin
To the Arctic in a 33ft Westerly
Bob Shepton sails his Westerly Discus into the Arctic pack ice, tracing Bill Tilman’s footsteps along Baffin Island and Greenland
Destinations – Free chart: La Rochelle
A picturesque and popular port of call. This vibrant town is a yachting mecca with a carefree French ambience
12 essential bilge pump tips
In bilge pumps part II Nigel Calder gives 12 essential tips for keeping dry below decks, plus advice on automatic bilge pump switches
Heaters – Buyers’ Guide
A buyers’ guide to cabin heaters. How to choose which cabin heater is best for your boat. Plus installation tips
YM Index for 2001
The invaluable guide to Yachting Monthly features – in 2001. Helps you find them fast!
Six mini gear tests
The world’s first GPS/mobile phone; pocket weather tracker; Silva multi navigator; ICS Nav6 Navtex; Day Skipper CD and parachute sea anchor

On Test

New Boats
The Hunter Mystery 34, Tradewind 44 and Colin Archer’s sailing pilot boats
Dehler 36
James Jermain sails this elegant high-performance yacht in strong winds; is she suitable for heavy cruising conditions?
A-Z of second-hand boats
Buying a used boat? Our cut-out-and-keep series continues with the last Es and the first Fs, including the Feeling range and the Finesse

Regulars