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Yachting Monthly
How and where to go wild cruising in the UK
Planning to spend the night away from crowded waters can be truly rewarding but preparation is essential before you go wild cruising, says Dag Pike
Buck’s Mills, North Devon
This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
Jeanne of all trades – the December issue of Yachting Monthly is here
Celebrating the seamanship skills of Jeanne Socrates. Welcome to the December 2019 issue of Yachting Monthly, on sale 7 November
December 2019 issue – out now
Inside the December issue of Yachting Monthly you will find: SAILING SKILLS Precision weather forecasting If you want precise weather forecasts where you are, here’s how to build your own…
A sailing confession: A well-mown carpet
A well-mown carpet - a confession by Richard Clutterbuck
A ship turns towards you, but are you on a collision course?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, can you judge when and how far ships are turning?
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Gregor McGuckin
Golden Globe Race skipper Gregor McGuckin shares his experiences of ocean storms, providing lessons for all of us about how to cope with heavy weather
How to use a box mooring
Though they are often viewed with suspicion in the UK, box moorings are actually very user-friendly, argues Gordon Davies
Cruising unfamiliar waters: how to find a safe haven
It pays to use every resource possible, from pilot books to charts, in order to find a safe haven when wild cruising, says Vyv Cox