Proper boat ventilation and a decent carbon monoxide alarm are essential for any yacht with accommodation, says Ben Sutcliffe-Davies
Gear
New gear: Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers
Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers are designed exclusively for boats that already feature Fusion marine entertainment systems. But as the Garmin-owned company is a key supplier to the serial yacht production…
New gear: YAM aluminium Rib boats
It is the Japanese engine specialist’s first foray into ally-hulled inflatables, and the YAM aluminium Rib boats are designed to complement its existing line of small outboard motors. Yamaha launched…
Surviving the Arctic Convoys: Book review
Julia Jones reviews Surviving the Arctic Convoys: the wartime memoir of Leading Seaman Charlie Elswell and shares why she chose it for Yachting Monthly's Book at Bunktime for January 2022
Coastwise: understanding Britain’s shoreline: Book review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer Julia Jones examines Coastwise by Peter Firstbrook, which looks at the changing shapes and structures along Britain's coastline
Man the Ropes: Book review
Peter Willis reviews Man the Ropes, the republished autobiography of explorer, naval officer and yachtsman, Augustine Courtauld
The best sailing books & cruising guides of 2021
The best sailing books of 2021? Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading
Old Man Sailing: Book review
Julia Jones reviews Old Man Sailing, John Passmore's account of his 3,639 mile solo voyage to escape the COVID-19 lockdown
The latest navigational technology: new gear for your boat
The Yachting Monthly team look at the latest navigational technology and how useful it is for the cruising sailor
Imray Explorer Guides: Tides, Tidal Streams, The Moon – review
Yachting Monthly literary reviewer Julia Jones examines the first three books in the new Imray Explorer Guides range









