A few years ago we were at the Istanbul boatshow giving a talk for the wonderful Gezgin Korsan. The ‘Sailing Pirates’ are a group of keen cruising sailors who took…
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ARC vs ARC+: Which Atlantic Rally is Right for Your Ocean Crossing?
Crossing the Atlantic in sailing yachts has been done for decades by those of an independent mindset; they just needed a boat seaworthy enough and capable of sailing the 2,700…
The cost of an Atlantic crossing from one family who did it
We dreamt of sailing the Atlantic for years, but we finally decided to take the plunge and make it a reality with our young daughter. ‘Procurement exercises’ are a routine…
Hurricane Ivan’s aftermath: The cost of a Caribbean storm
[STORY UPDATED 11/12/2025] Correction: Yachting Monthly would like to apologise to Spice Island Marine for the original version of this article which misquoted them and their employees and consequently misrepresented…
Sailing Brittany: ‘To be sure of getting a winter berth, you must reserve months in advance’
This was the one shopping trip that I’ll never forget. Indeed, I’ll probably have fond memories of that particular day in Brittany for the rest of my life. I had…
Know of any wooden boats built in Suffolk? Ipswich Maritime Trust wants to hear from you
The Ipswich Maritime Trust has put a call out for news of wooden boats built in Suffolk to add to its register. With funding from the Heritage Lottery, the trust…
Sail training provides a way back into education for ‘out-of-sight learners’, says ASTO
‘We need more ways back in for the young people who have grown distant from classrooms,’ says Kerry McMillan, Chief Executive of Association of Sail Training Organisations. ASTO suggests sail…
Sailing the Shipping Forecast: Coastal cruising from Stonehaven to Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Forth sea area runs from just north of Stonehaven on the East Aberdeenshire coast southwards to Holy Island off the Northumberland coast, including the approaches to the River Tay…
Faurby 360 Deck Saloon Review: ‘She was responsive to helm, talking through the rudder about how she was feeling’
The summer of 2025 may have been gloriously warm and dry (though less fun for farmers and the planet in general) but the average British summer can normally be counted…
Sailing participation is in decline: the RYA survey wants to know what you think
The RYA has launched the ‘Reflections on Water’ survey, its largest-ever campaign to capture a comprehensive snapshot of life on the water in the UK. With sailing participation in decline,…