This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
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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 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
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
Golden Globe Race skippers share their experiences of ocean storms, providing lessons for all of us about how to cope with heavy weather
Skippers’ Tips: Battery cross-connect & boat checks when leaving
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor