The 52nd edition of the Southampton Boat Show will be held from 10-19 September 2021
Sailing news
Impress your crew – Editor’s letter January 2021
Read editor Theo Stocker's introduction to the January 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly, out December 3
Are whales & orcas really a threat to cruisers?
As orca interactions with small sailing yachts rise, Katy Stickland investigates if orcas and whales are really a threat to sailors
Yacht maintenance not ‘essential activity’ during second COVID-19 lockdown
Government officials have said private individuals visiting their boats for maintenance or winterisation purposes is not an essential activity, and should not be a reason for people leaving their homes
Vendee Globe sailor Pip Hare on taking on a race she can’t win
Pip Hare talks to Elaine Bunting about the long road to fulfilling her Vendée dream
Full circle – Editor’s letter December 2020
Read editor Theo Stocker's introduction to the December 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly, out November 5
New record achieved by female Round Ireland sailors
Congratulations to Pamela Lee and Catherine Hunt who have set a new world record by sailing around Ireland on a Beneteau Figaro III
All-female doublehanded Round Ireland record attempt underway
Cat Hunt and Pamela Lee are hoping to set the first doublehanded Round Ireland record for an all-female crew. They should finish by the end of the week
Blustery conditions – Editor’s letter November 2020
Fatalism, fear or focus. The current global pandemic continues to provide ample opportunity for parallels to sailing.
Mary Falk, OSTAR record holder, has died
Tributes have been paid to OSTAR and Round Britain and Ireland veteran Mary Falk, who has died