According to the news and messages from home, the beginning of July is a scorcher, with the heat almost unbearable. How I wish we were experiencing the same! Here aboard…
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A cold shower and shredded £50s: The reality of Mediterranean yacht ownership
I wonder what proportion of Yachting Monthly readers are boat-owners? And what proportion are dreamers? And how many of the latter spend how many years wondering how to become the…
Wetter, warmer, sunnier: A forecasters guide to the challenges and opportunities of climate change for sailors
‘Climate change’ is a phrase that can brush past our ears without a thought to its implications. Each day media outlets carry the latest Armageddon-style warnings about the weather of…
The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race is back for 2026!
The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race is back for a second year in a row after it was resurrected in 2025 by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club following a 7-year…
Sailing the Shipping Forecast – Cruising the Humber: ‘A big fleet of Darts were racing and we had several enthusiastic waves’
Cruising the Humber The Humber sea area incorporates the interesting but more challenging coastlines of The Wash and North Norfolk, as well as the Humber estuary itself. From the area’s…
Speedy daysailers and rugged explorers: This season’s most exciting new launches
The sailing world is currently witnessing a fascinating split in design philosophy. On one hand, the weekender market is pushing the boundaries of style and effortless speed, creating boats that…
Sailing the Shipping Forecast: Tyne’s marvels and Holy Island, ‘A place that stirs the imagination’
The anchorage at Lindisfarne (Holy Island) lies right at the top of the Tyne sea area. Fewer than 10 miles to the south-east are the Farne Islands. But then, with…
Navigating tight harbours and finding sanctuary in the Greek sun
The Saronic Gulf is part of the Aegean Sea, extending from the Peloponnese in the west, Athens in the north, and the island of Hydra to the south. The geography…
Sail care: how to get the best from your sails with basic repairs and proper cleaning
High-tech laminate sails may sound appealing, but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them. Understanding sail care basics…
Environmental journalism award winner! The sailors working to save Britain’s seagrass meadows
The ragged inlets and wild rocky islands of Argyll are the place that I call home. For almost a decade, I have woven between their tide-swept shores onboard my 50ft…