An investigation by Maritime New Zealand has concluded that window storm coverings could have prevented the fatal sinking of the Bavaria 47 Ocean, Essence off North Island
Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly November 2021 – on sale 14 October
Inside the November 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly you will find an article by the inaugural Brian Black Memorial Award winner, high-latitude sailing tips, ten vibrant cities you can sail…
Boat handling: How to use your yacht’s hull shape to your advantage
Whether you have a long keel or twin keel rudders, there will be pros and cons when it comes to performance. Toby Heppell explores three boats' differences
John Merricks Sailing Trust to close
The trustees of the John Merricks Sailing Trust say a lack of revenue due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the reasons behind the decision to…
How do you offset making too much leeway?
You are making leeway in your Sweden 390. What can you do to correct your course? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
How to get the most from your boat autopilot
Rupert Holmes looks at how to set up your boat autopilot so it will steer better than you can
Face to face with UK Border Force: lessons learned
Graham Sykes has an eventful training weekend with a last-minute vessel change, Border Force scrutiny and an overheating engine
How to judge distance at sea
Being able to accurately judge distance at sea is just as vital in the digital age as it ever was, says James Stevens. We look at how to refine your…
5 steps for stress free boat storage this winter
Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
Beryl and Miles Smeeton: High Endeavours
Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats