‘Every time I sail under a bridge, I worry that I’m about to wallop it’ I once caught an innocent bystander’s VHF antenna with my topping lift when heeled…
Yachting Monthly
June 2015
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Cheeki Rafiki MAIB accident report published
The MAIB has release its report and safety flyer from the investigation of the loss of the yacht Cheeki Rafiki and her crew in the Atlantic on 16 May 2014.
7 checks after grounding a yacht
Most of us have run aground at some point. Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies advises on what signs of damage to look for, and other check after grounding a yacht
Understand your boat and her statistics
Nigel Calder and Chris Beeson explain how to use boat statistics to understand your boat, or choose the right boat for you and your cruising
Portishead Lifeboat joins the RNLI
Portishead Lifeboat Trust, which was set up 20 years ago to provide a lifeboat service on the Severn Estuary, was formally adopted by the RNLI today
Skipper’s tips – steer into the seas
SKIPPER’S TIPS 1. Steer into the seas In these days of autopilots and electronic routes, the natural mindset is always to make the shortest distance between two points. In heavy…
The sea shanty is reborn!
The sea shanty is reborn by mad mountaineers The Wild Bunch with 'Dodo's Delight' featuring YM contributor Rev Bob Shepton
2018 Golden Globe Race announced
50th anniversary celebrated with a re-run of the race in similar low-tech boats
Jury Steering
How would you get back to safety if your rudder was carried away? Chris Beeson tests three jury steering techniques on the water