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.…
Toby Heppell
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.…
‘We lost our mast 1,000 miles from land’
There is safety in numbers. The larger your pod, herd or, in this case, fleet, the greater your chances of survival, offering protection, safety and confidence. For years, Louise and…
Boat intercom system tested: Crew-Talk Plus
A boat intercom system has a place on a racing yacht but how useful is it for cruisers? Toby Heppell tests the Crew-Talk Plus to find out
Yachting Monthly March 2023 – on sale 2 February
Inside the March 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly: Andy du Port takes a look at digital passage planning and asks whether all tasks can now be done without resorting to…
Yachting Monthly February 2023 – On sale 5 January 2022
Inside the February 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: We bring you an exclusive account of Tapio Lehtinen’s rescue in the Golden Globe Race after his astonishing sinking. James Stevens looks…
Yachting Monthly January 2023 – On sale 8 December 2022
Inside the January 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Rachael Sprot gives a guide to tackling tight turns on a multihull; we test the Oyster 495 to find out what really…
Yachting Monthly December 2022 – On sale 10 November 2022
Inside the December 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Rachael Sprot gives her guide to downwind sailing, taking particular note of what extra sail options provide the fastest and safest downwind…
Yachting Monthly November 2022 – On sale 13 October 2022
Inside the November 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Ken Endean takes a look at whether online tidal predictions should really be considered reliable, particularly when you are in shoal water…
First look: Dufour 37
Following on from the launch of the diminutive but innovative Dufour 32, the new 37 is much in the same vein. The builders emphasise a focus on outdoor living space,…