The Admiralty Easytide website is a popular tidal prediction site from the UK Hydrographic Office and it has had more than just a facelift. Following the changes announced in April…
Gear
New gear: Zhik OFS800 foul weather clothing
Zhik OFS800 is the Aussie brand's new range of high-performance offshore foulies, including a jacket, smock, latex smock and salopettes.
For the Safety of All: a story of Scotland’s lighthouses: Book review
Folklore, personal memory and interviews with former lighthouse keepers and the members of the community they served makes this a highly recommended book, says Yachting Monthly's literary contributor, Julia Jones
Sea Fever: a British Maritime Miscellany: Book review
This compendium of maritime and seaside facts covers everything from how to fish for mackerel to sea shanties, and is an ideal gift, says Yachting Monthly contributor, Julia Jones
Creative Ropecraft: Book review
Yachting Monthly literary contributor Julia Jones reviews the latest edition of Creative Ropecraft, which was first written with the aim of maintaining knot-tying as a living art.
New gear: Barton 32mm stainless steel sliding cleat
Block specialist Barton Marine has updated its sliding cleat range by introducing the new Barton 32mm Stainless Steel Sliding Cleat.
Musto Evo GTX Paclite Plus pilot jacket: tested
Dick Durham finds the new Musto Evo GTX Paclite Plus pilot jacket surprisingly light, making it ideal to wear when hauling lines and turning winches
New gear: Wichard MXLEvo soft block
French deck hardware maker Wichard has introduced a new addition to its popular Evo block range with the Wichard MXLEvo soft block shackle
Hydrogen powered boats: what are the realistic options?
Hydrogen is the future of energy – everyone says so. Billions of pounds of funding have been unveiled as part of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, which includes marine sector…
Essential Boat Electronics: Book review
Essential Boat Electronics avoids too much theory and is a useful guide to have onboard, says Yachting Monthly literary reviewer, Julia Jones