A Taiwanese fishing vessel has diverted to rescue Golden Globe Race skipper Ian Herbert-Jones. His yacht was rolled and dismasted in an extreme storm 900 miles ENE of the Falkland
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Arcona 345 review: 24 hours onboard Arcona’s latest
Bigger isn’t always better. Yes, the longer the boat the faster you go, theoretically, and the more space you get on board, but the bills go up exponentially, and the…
Golden Globe Race: Could the winner be decided by time penalties?
With less than 75 miles between the leaders in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, the winner of the event may be decided by time penalties, says GGR chairman, Don McIntyre
Would you set off in fog in your yacht?
Ben is skipper of Leading Light, an 11-metre yacht currently moored in a marina in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. He has two crew. It is early morning in…
12-point spring checklist for your yacht
Now the days are getting longer and the weather warmer, it is clear, a new season is just round the corner. Don’t be tempted, however, to scrimp on a sensible…
Best Arch Support Boat Shoes: 6 Pain-Free Performers
The best boat shoes are designed to offer traction on wet surfaces and protect feet from the elements, but what if you also require additional arch support? As anyone who…
Gerber Dual Force multitool review
Best on test for powering through tough jobs Gerber Dual Force This multitool has four swivel out tools: a sharp smooth blade, a wood saw blade, a double sided file…
Golden Globe Race: Michael Guggenberger – ‘I am at one with my boat’
Michael Guggenberger is currently in third place in the 2022 Golden Globe Race. The solo skipper is in the trade winds and is making gains on the front of the
SwellPro SPRY+ Drone Review
We’ve always enjoyed photography and video-making as we’ve cruised Maunie of Ardwall, our Vancouver 38 Pilot, writes Graham Keating, but getting a SwellPro SPRY+ Drone has really improved things. Ever…
Yachting Monthly May 2023 – on sale 30 March
Inside the March 2023 issue of Yachting Monthly: we take a look at just how problematic the teak trade is and ask if it is time to give up the…