Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Sailing on the Edge: alone across the Atlantic by Peter Keating: "certainly one of the more unusual Atlantic-crossing accounts."
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Best Christmas gifts for sailors: Our top tested gear and boating books of 2021
Stuck for a Christmas gift idea for the sailor in your life? We choose the best Christmas gifts for sailors which are guaranteed to put a smile on their face…
The Complete Yachtmaster (10th edition): Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Complete Yachtmaster (10th edition), by Tom Cunliffe: "This isn’t a comprehensive book but it’s an invaluable one."
The Secret Life of Fish: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Secret Life of Fish by Doug Mackay-Hope: "Now here’s a book I’d be happy to be given."
Practical Skipper – essential checklists: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Practical Skipper by Bill Johnson: an aide memoire for the techniques that one may have learned quite comfortably when in the care of…
5 steps for stress free boat storage this winter
Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
The Life of a Boat: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Life of a Boat by Graeme Ewens, which is sold to support two thoroughly worthwhile causes
Tested: Volt Metro LS Electric Folding Bike
How practical is the new Volt Metro LS electric folding bike while cruising? Laura Hodgetts puts it to the test to see if it is worth keeping onboard
Best marine diesel engines: a buyer’s guide
Modern marine diesel engines may look very similar to the large, noisy, oily chunks of iron of yesteryear, but a lot has changed under the bonnet, says Sam Fortescue
The Boatyard Book: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Boatyard Book by Simon Jollands: "Although his advice is to ‘Know your limitations’; his personal approach is determinedly DIY."