British solo skipper Pip Hare crossed the 2020 Vendée Globe finish line at just before 0100 on 12 February, fulfilling her long held dream
Katy Stickland
Editor
Gerry Hughes: no challenge too great
Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries
Have your say on the disposal of flares
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government to look at how sailors dispose of out-of-date flares. The public have until 15 March 2021 to respond
Cruising sailors honoured in Ocean Cruising Club Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club has announced the winners of its annual awards, which recognise the achievements of cruising sailors
Skippers’ Tips: soft shackle splicing & optimise locker space
Deck harnesses for children, mainsail downhaul trick and soft shackle splicing are amongst the skippers' tips suggested by seasoned sailors and Yachting Monthly experts
Gipsy Moth IV is up for sale
New owners are being sought for Gipsy Moth IV, the legendary yacht which took Sir Francis Chichester around the world
Eight bells for Bob Fisher: 1935-2021
Barry Pickthall collaborated with Bob Fisher on numerous books. He looks back at the life of the sailor and journalist
Clarisse Cremer makes Vendée Globe history
French skipper Clarisse Cremer has smashed Ellen MacArthur's 21 year old Vendée Globe race record, crossing the line in 87d 02h 24m 25s.
Crackdown on uncoded commercially operated yachts
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said it will be targeting the owners of uncoded commercially operated sailing yachts
Vendee Globe: the highs and lows of the final
Charlie Dalin was the first Vendee Globe skipper to cross the finish line, but it was Yannick Bestaven who took the crown. And disaster befell German skipper Boris Herrmann