Myriad environmental initiatives are all laudable but can create confusion at a time when unified action is urgently needed, Mike Golding tells YM Editor Theo Stocker
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Green boating: tips for eco friendly sailing
The RYA published its Carbon Pathway to Zero document in July 2021, outlining its vision for zero-carbon boating by 2050. How can we alleviate our own emissions and waste?
Marine protected areas: how the rules benefit sailors
Should sailors welcome or be worried by the expanding network of marine protected areas? asks Elaine Bunting
Eco sails: options for sustainable sails
Wind power may seem eco-friendly, but with most sails essentially made from plastic, it’s time for greener technology, says Sam Fortescue
Antarctic sailing: cruising amongst the ice with an electric drive
Manuel Pardi and crew travel to Antarctica and back without fossil fuels on a 28ft steel-hulled yacht – a poignant trip that honoured the voyage and life of history-making Argentine…
Roman Titov: Pitchpoled & dismasted 300 miles off Scotland
Golden Globe Race hopeful Roman Titov sails 307 miles under jury rig after his yacht pitcholed and dismasted in storm force conditions off Scotland
Best marine batteries: 6 12V leisure batteries
Good quality, deep-cycle house batteries are not only a sound investment, but also an important safety factor when cruising. There’s a great deal of misleading nonsense spoken and written about…
Best boat shoes for wide feet: 7 quality options that won’t pinch your toes
As someone who suffers the perils of wide feet and, who has consequently spent years searching for the ultimate pair of comfy boat shoes, I have to admit it’s been…
It’s not about the boat: Editor’s Letter May 2022
How did you choose the boat you own or sail on? Theo Stocker ponders this question as he introduces the May 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly May 2022 – On Sale 31 March 2022
Inside the May 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: How to sail round Britain: Routes, tidal gates, harbours & more, Radar pilotage masterclass: Find your way in any weather, night &…