Inside the February issue of Yachting Monthly you will find: SAILING SKILLS Rule the waves Keep the boat moving in big seas with expert helming technique for every seastate…
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Getting lively – the February 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly is here
Welcome to the February 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly, on sale 2 January
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Uku Randmaa
The 2018 Golden Globe Race was solo sailor Uku Randmaa's second circumnavigation of the world. He shares his heavy weather tactics and experiences of ocean storms
Tips to calibrate your instruments
Professional navigator Simon Fisher shares his top tips to calibrate your instruments, to make sure you get the most from your electronics onboard
The 5 practical tools to use for faster passages
Most of us have a lot of electronic kit on board. Toby Heppell asks the experts how to make the most of all this technology
X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel
Light winds don’t usually make for fast or enjoyable boat tests, but most boats tested aren’t like X-Yachts’ new X40. Graham Snook heads to Denmark to put her through her…
Jonty Pearce: Musings on the RNLI
Jonty Pearce throws his support behind the RNLI as he reflects that 2019 has not always been smooth sailing for the charity
Skippers’ Tips: Pick the right autopilot & protect your deck gear
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Do you trust the buoys or the chart?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, what should you do when the buoys you see don't match the chart?
Sailors urged to support Trash Tuesday to help fight against plastic pollution
Cruisers around the world are being urged to join the Trash Tuesday initiative to try and tackle ocean pollution