To master the practical aspects of knotting and ropework, it is important to learn a little about the materials, tools and terminology used, as well as allowing you to converse…
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Sailing the shipping forecast: Unlocking the secrets of the Thames
The Thames sea area extends from the northeast corner of Norfolk to the Kent coast at Deal and across to the continental coast between Petten in North Holland and Oostende…
Exploring the Tobago Cays by yacht: ‘The allure is underwater, on the reef and in the seagrass meadow’
Well, we seem to have arrived in paradise,’ Tom exclaims as we sail smoothly through the shallow channel and drift into the anchorage. Green turtles pop up to breathe, one…
How an army of island divers saved our yacht that was impaled on coral
The school flagpole at Dumaga Bay on Sudest Island was the mast of a wrecked yacht. This should have been a warning to us on our fourth sailing aid project…
Against the tide: A 1,000-mile race against the Great British Summer
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…
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…