Dick Durham is an East Coast sailor of the old school. He served on the last working Thames barge and has owned a series of yachts, many engineless, in which he explored the Thames Estuary and the waters around. As Yachting Monthly’s news and features editor, Dick has his ears to the ground. His witty and wistful writing is full of surprises and can be as cutting as a fresh nor’ easterly. Read his blog here.

Telltale is YM’s rag-tag scrag bag of nautical titbits. They’re penned by a variety of Yachting Monthly writers and contain everything from expert analysis to silly pictures and videos. Some entries will be useful, some amusing. Expect to be infuriated and inspired, educated and entertained. Read Telltale here.