Eighteen months ago, I left East Anglia in my Westerly GK-29 cruiser-racer, bound for Istanbul. My progress was naturally slow at first as I had never sailed before but, by…
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Should you abandon ship or not?
You've discovered water ingress on board after hitting an object in the water. Should you abandon ship or not? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
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
Best historic sailing sites: 10 of the best to sail to this summer
Katy Stickland speaks to a variety of experts to find the best historic sailing site in Britain and provides you with all the pilotage information you need to get there
Sailing wildlife: 10 best British spots to see various species
One of the great pleasures of cruising the waters of the British Isles are sailing wildlife encounters. The diversity of species around the coastline means there is a plethora of…
Moody 36 MkII: a centre-cockpit cruiser that’s practical and fun
The build quality, comfort and seaworthiness of the Moody 36 MkII makes her a popular family cruiser, as Duncan Kent discovers
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
Boat photos: how to take an amazing shot of your yacht
Getting a decent boat photo or a shot of action on board can be tricky. Yachting Monthly photographer Richard Langdon shares his pro tips