How easy is it to go eco friendly sailing? We look at the steps cruisers can take to minimise their impact on the marine environment
Katy Stickland
Editor
Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k
We put six inflatable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat
How to earn money while you sail
Ever dreamed of giving up the rat race and working remotely from the deck of your yacht? Elena Manighetti and Ryan Osborne earn an income from their laptops while cruising…
‘I was rescued at sea 13 times, but this was the worst experience by far’
Veteran power and sailing yachtsman Dag Pike reflects on his multiple experiences of being saved offshore
Skippers’ Tips: Compass interference & heater care
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com…
Confident catamaran handling: how to master multihulls
Gavin Le Sueur shows Yachting Monthly how to step on board a catamaran for the first time with confidence
Mast climbing for shorthanded crews
Professional skipper Simon Philips shares how to go aloft safely with only one other crewmember aboard
The true cost of cruising… and how to afford it
What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their meticulously kept 12-year balance sheet, and how to afford the lifestyle
How do I get an MMSI number and call sign?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for an expert answer and the chance to win a bottle of Chilgrove Bluewater Gin
St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
St Agnes is a magical place, the last point of land before the Bishop Rock Lighthouse and the open Atlantic Ocean beyond. It is really two islands, the main island…