Inside the February issue of Yachting Monthly you will find the Hanse 348 and 418 head-to-head boat test, sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more:
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How to repair a sail – video guide
Knowing how to patch up a sail can get you home safely, extend your cruise and save you money. Rob Kemp at Kemp Sails talks Rachael Sport (www.rubicon3adventure.com) through sail…
Lithium-ion batteries: a buyers’ guide for sailors
Duncan Kent explains why you should opt for quality when installing a lithium-ion battery, plus our pick of the best lithium iron phosphate batteries on the market
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 – the spacious family cruiser
The 40ft yacht market is fierce, so has the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 got what it takes to make an impact on the family cruiser market? Graham Snook heads to the…
Bowsprit power for downwind sailing
Bowsprits are all the fashion on new boats these days, but do you need one? Graham Snook looks at how a bowsprit can make your sailing easier and faster
Life-changing sailing with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
With Black Lives Matter hitting the headlines in 2020, Scaramouche Sailing Trust’s Jaydon Owusu and Tyler Harriott wanted to share their experiences of the UK sailing community
Can I test my own rigging?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for an expert answer. This month - can you do your own rigging checks?
Mainsail furling systems: an expert guide
Some sailors swear by mainsail furling systems, others swear at them. Graham Snook looks at way to keep your furling mainsail in check
The UK’s 11 fiercest tide races
Breaking waves and lurking rocks have earned some British tidal races a fearsome reputation. Dag Pike explains how to navigate them
How lithium batteries are changing onboard power
Duncan Kent investigates the technology used in lithium batteries and explains what to consider in matching them with a management system