The motor launch headed towards us at speed across Chichester Harbour and then pulled up sharply alongside. ‘Can I just say,’ said a rather posh sounding man, ‘she’s a thing…
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Yacht improvement tips: Getting onboard creature comforts
For many yacht owners, time on the water is more than just a matter of sailing or cruising – it’s also about relaxation, adventure, and creating unforgettable memories with family…
‘With scientists on board, I get force-fed fun and helpful knowledge day in and night out’
I could spend my life sailing towards the horizon. To save my soul, as solo sailor Bernard Moitessier famously said when he turned the boat around to keep sailing instead…
‘Fitting the catamaran’s two hulls into a berth for one just wasn’t going to work’ – Lu Heikell
Driving down to Greece this spring with a car full of bits for Skylax was a bit of a shock to the system. It was the first time we had…
Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We edged into Kyle Rhea as seals gazed away curiously’
Sea spray rose over the pushpit and the bow plunged into the restless black sea topped by frothing white streaks. The gusts came thick and fast while the wind moaned…
Sailing to The Monastic Republic of Mount Athos
The Monastic Republic of Mount Athos, roughly the size of Malta, dates back to at least 800 AD. This sovereign region within Greece has a policy of extreme isolation, which…
‘What remains of this glorious seafaring age is one of the most beautiful seascapes in the country’
The two attractive and historically relevant towns of Haarlem and Hoorn, both close to Amsterdam, are easy to visit by boat and have so much to offer. Just for a…
‘Suddenly we found ourselves in our child’s headmaster’s office asking if anyone’s ever taken a year off to go sailing?
Ever since James and I first met, we have fantasised about going on some kind of boat-based adventure. Every time we go on holiday, we lament the fact we can’t…
Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race 2025: The entry-level offshore race
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to push yourself and your boat a bit harder than you normally would? What does it feel like to sail offshore,…
Holidaying in Europe on a yacht: What you need to know
Things have changed considerably over the last few years when it comes to freedom of movement to sail and travel within the European Union, and many of the freedoms British…