After discovering a range of popular misconceptions online, Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains the importance of fully understanding your seacocks and whether they are fit for purpose
Gear
Boat rigging: a guide to going composite
‘Like the shift from wooden spars to alloy spars after the Second World War, we are moving to carbon spars and composite boat rigging for cruising boats,’ says well-known surveyor…
The Canal Guide: Britain’s 55 best canals: Book review
Although somewhat short on 'how to' signposting The Canal Guide: Britain's 55 best canals enchanted Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer, Julia Jones
Boat cover, awning or bimini: Keeping cool in the sun
Most people realise that yachts cruising in the tropics need decent shading, but it hasn’t normally been necessary for sailors in northern latitudes. That is changing though and we are…
Waterproof insulated jacket tested: Gill North Hill
The Gill North Hill waterproof insulated jacket promises to be warm and windproof. Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker puts it to the test
Inflatable paddleboard test: YellowV 09 ISUP
An inflatable paddleboard is an appealing bit of kit for exploring inshore waters, rivers and creeks. We put the YellowV 09 ISUP to the test
On test: Henri Lloyd Jumper: MAV Mid-Layer
We test this Henri Lloyd jumper, which is made from recycled polyester, to see how well it performed as a mid layer while out sailing
Mingming II & the Impossible Voyage: Book review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer, Julia Jones reviews the latest Roger Taylor book charting his adventures aboard his engineless 24ft yacht Mingming II
Gold Bay: Book Review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer, Julia Jones, reviews the thriller, Gold Bay and finds a escapist thrilling page-turner - one for the holidays
Tested: Spot X Bluetooth Satellite tracking & messaging
The Spot X Bluetooth promises cheaper two-way satellite communication. We test the satellite tracking and messaging device to see if it is a cost effective option for cruising sailors