Winches tend to be mounted in places where, if a bit drops off, it will roll into the water, so take your time and keep hold of everything. Put items…
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Six of the world’s most accomplished women sailors recently raced solo around the world on giant, 60ft foiling IMOCA monohulls in the Vendée Globe, hitting speeds of up to 40…
6 Tips For Guilt-Free Sustainable Sailing
The social narrative pushes us to take responsibility for protecting the natural environment that we sail in. But how exactly can we do that without sucking the joy out of…
‘It’s easy to make friends while cruising’ – Paul Trammell
Sailing singlehanded as I do, I place a high value on my solitude and am quite happy to spend many consecutive days alone. However, sailing alone amplifies the value of…
World Autism Day: Autism On The Water in the Spotlight
Today, Wednesday, 2nd April, is World Autism Day, a day to raise awareness about autism and celebrate those on the autism spectrum. To mark this day, we’re highlighting Autism On…
The Yachting Monthly Charity of the Month: Turn to Starboard
Turn to Starboard (T2S) is a Cornish-based sailing charity supporting individuals who have been affected by military service and their families. Retiring from the armed forces, or coming home after…
Cape Horners reflect on their epic adventures at their annual dinner
There is not a sailor in the world who does not recognise the craggy, conical peak of Cape Horn. It is, like it or not, the ultimate sailing goal, the…
‘Mayday, Grandad overboard!’: A race turned lifeboat rescue
Henry, my grandson, and I decided to sail together for the Fowey Sailing Opal series, the last yacht race series of the season, as his dinghy season was complete and…
RNLI at 200: ‘We do things without prejudice. Our mission is to save lives and save everyone’
During the early evening of Sunday 10 October 1822, the revenue cutter Vigilant weighed anchor to evade a heavy sea being driven into Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man.…
Upcycling a boat: ‘I’m not saying it’s for everyone, but I do feel that recycling a boat makes a great deal of sense’
When it came to searching for a smaller yacht for upcycling, I was quite specific. I wanted a boat I could keep on my Chichester Harbour mooring while my other…