Shortly after the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, I moved abroad from Germany. On the occasions I did return I rarely ventured further than Hamburg where my family lived.…
Toby Heppell
Yachting Monthly Summer 2023 – On sale 22 June
Inside the Summer 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly we bring you the full story of the Golden Globe Race with all finishers speaking to Katy Stickland about the trials and tribulations…
‘The boat smashes the shore and the floor bows inwards with each blow’
Setting sail from the Black Sea my husband K and I have enjoyed wonderful journeys through the Bosphorus, Marmara, the Dardanelles and the Aegean, cruising south along the western Turkish…
How it works: lubricating engine oil
Lubricating oil in a marine diesel engine fulfils several functions. Whilst lubricating the working parts of the engine in order to reduce friction and wear, it also cools the parts…
Yachting Monthly July 2023 – On sale 25 May
Inside the July 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly we bring you the full story of the Golden Globe Race with stories from all the finishers from record-breaking winner Kirsten Neuschäfer to…
How to install hot water onboard a yacht
Having pressurised hot water on your boat will make all the difference to comfortable living when on board. A hot shower at the start of the day can invigorate the…
Yachting Monthly June 2023 – On sale 27 April
Inside the March 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly: the YM team took to the Solent in 40 knot winds to find out how best to cope with heavy weather sailing and…
Yachting Monthly May 2023 – on sale 30 March
Inside the March 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly: we take a look at just how problematic the teak trade is and ask if it is time to give up the…
First look: Bente 24 – another look at this lightweight cruiser
The Bente 24 marked the brand’s exuberate arrival on the scene almost 10 years ago. The boat has sold well, but financial difficulties temporarily put the company out of action.…
What you need to know about a yacht’s black water waste tank
Prior to the new millennium, little thought was given to waste disposal from a vessel. Anything you didn’t want on board invariably went straight over the side, including human waste.…