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Sailing apps for sailors who cruise

With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue

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Flare disposal day at Brighton Marina

Katy Stickland
May 23, 2022

2018 Golden Globe Race skipper, Mark Sinclair wearing a black tshirt and holding an orange sail bag

Mark Sinclair closes in on the finish of the 2018 Golden Globe Race

May 16, 2022

The film is being shot on 16mm film and will cover all aspects of engineless sailing. Credit: Huw Wahl/Wind Tide & Oar

Wind, Tide and Oar: fundraiser for new film

May 14, 2022

Sir Robin Knox Johnston sitting on Suhaili

Robin Knox Johnston’s stolen compass returned after 50 years

May 11, 2022

Gipsy Moth IV under full sail

Gipsy Moth IV under restoration by new owner

May 10, 2022

Skills

Yacht Radar: How to find your way in any weather

Saving fuel when under engine for greater efficiency

Offshore sailing skills: All you need to know

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Sailing apps for sailors who cruise

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More Lives than a Ship’s Cat: book review

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Torpedoes, Tea and Medals: book review

Cruising

Sailing around Britain and Ireland: All you need to know

Sailing America: Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, offers cruisers wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. Credit: Getty

Sailing America: 10 of the best spots to cruise in the US

There are numerous waterside pubs around the UK and Ireland to quench a sailor's thirst. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Waterside pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland

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How To

Judging distance at sea tip: If you can see a ship's waterline it's 3 miles away or less

Yacht Radar: How to find your way in any weather

Troubleshooting problems with your yacht rigging

Cruising life

Crazy or sane? Record attempt for the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic

A helicopter hovering over a damage yacht from the 1979 Fastnet Race

1979 Fastnet Race: The race the changed everything

Rod Heikell wearing a hat on the deck of the boat

Rod Heikell: Changing the face of Med cruising

Boat VAT is liable on boats that have been cruised outside of the UK and EU for over three years

Brexit VAT: Your questions answered

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Boats

Najad 390: A pedigree cruiser for serious sailing

Thirty-nine feet is often thought of as the golden size for short-handed cruising. Rachael Sprot tests the Najad 390 to find out if it hits the mark

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Awards

Brian Black Memorial Award 2022: £4,000 for environmental sailing stories, sponsored by B&G

Yachting Monthly's Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism with B&G returns for 2022. Here are the details of how to win £4,000

Book reviews

Deep Water: book review of Emma Bamford’s new novel

Sailing thrillers to escape with this holiday

Adventure books for people who love to sail

Superyacht Captain: book review

The Ship Asunder: Book Review

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