Rounding the fearsome Cape Wrath in Scotland proves something of an anti-climax for Jonty Pearce as he cruises north of Ullapool and the Summer Isles
Cruising life
Jonty Pearce: A time to chill
Jonty Pearce reflects on why it is so important to make time to relax, as he enjoys a lazy passage close to home
‘Powerful and inspirational’ Maiden documentary
The story of Tracy Edwards’ Maiden campaign in the 1989-90 Whitbread round the world Race still astonishes 30 years on, reports Katy Stickland
Jonty Pearce: skippering skills refresher
Jonty Pearce helps Penguin Cruising Club members to brush up on their skippering skills ahead of an Easter charter to Scotland
Jonty Pearce: The might of the Fram
Jonty Pearce marvels at the exploration ship, the Fram during a visit to Norway
On course for cruising harmony
Katy Stickland joined an RYA Competent Crew course to find out why instruction can make life as a sailing couple more enjoyable
Jonty Pearce: Knock one down and another pops up
Jonty Pearce carries out some overdue maintenance on Aurial and finds more jobs for his ever growing list
Instant Sailing?
How people go sailing is changing, but the future of yachting looks easy, says Yachting Monthly editor, Theo Stocker
Jonty Pearce: Am I becoming an armchair sailor?
Jonty Pearce muses on whether growing older and the pressure of responsibilities have dissipated his desire for wanderlust...
Jonty Pearce: A dark December hibernation
Jonty Pearce begins his winter maintenance programme on Aurial - starting with the electrics