Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable in a blow, says Julian Woolfram
Gear
The Great Yachting Monthly Gear Survey
Knowing what equipment will stand up to the rigours of life aboard a cruising yacht is key to making good choices. Tell us about the kit you love, and what…
Autopilot Buyers Guide for sailing yachts
There’s a bewildering array of options available for pilot systems, Rupert Holmes explains how to choose a suitable autopilot system for cruising yachts
Hillyard: The Man, His Boats and Their Sailors: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Hillyard: The Man, His Boats and Their Sailors, a biography that should be warmly welcomed by wooden boat aficionados and anyone interested in…
A Voyage Down the Years: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses A Voyage Down the Years by Guy Warner
Boatbuilding Yesterday and Today: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Boatbuilding Yesterday and Today by Peter Foerthmann
What Ship, Where Bound? Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses What Ship, Where Bound? David Craddock, and suddenly the phrase ‘Flag Officer’ takes on a new significance.
New Gear: ACR Bivy Stick
Safety and survival specialist, ACR Electronics, has launched what they refer to as the world’s smallest and most simple satellite communication device – the ACR Bivy Stick two-way satellite messenger…
Salt in the Blood: Two Philosophers go to Sea: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Salt in the Blood: Two Philosophers go to Sea about two empty-nesters with successful, stressful careers who decided to experiment with life as…
Farewell Mr Puffin: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Farewell Mr Puffin by Paul Heiney: "If you relish honest writing and the reinvigoration of a leap into cold water, I recommend this…