Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Katy Stickland
Editor
Clipper Ventures: ‘We did not ignore previous MAIB recommendations’
Clipper Ventures, which runs the Clipper Round the World Race, has said the safety of crew is and remains its 'highest priority'. The MAIB has just published the report into…
‘I came on deck to find us alongside rocks on a lee shore’
Alan England learns the hard way what happens when you ignore the warning signs of a dragging anchor
Skippers’ Tips: Flush the outboard & check your halyards
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Millport, Scotland
Dag Pike finds a quiet bay on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae in which to drop the pick
Golden Globe Race: Tapio Lehtinen’s barnacle blight
The last Golden Globe Race skipper Tapio Lehtinen has arrived back in Les Sables d'Olonne after 322 days alone at sea
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410
Is there a serious cruiser behind the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410's bold looks? Graham Snook went to find out
Jonty Pearce: A time to chill
Jonty Pearce reflects on why it is so important to make time to relax, as he enjoys a lazy passage close to home
Golden Globe Race: Azores rendezvous for Tapio Lehtinen
With just over a 1,000 miles left until he finishes his Golden Globe Race, skipper Tapio Lehtinen has rendezvoused at sea with a team from the self-steering firm, Windpilot
Take the stress out of sailing shorthanded: berthing, anchoring & picking up a buoy
Once underway, coping without crew isn't too hard but manoeuvres can be tricky. Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his shorthanded experience