The escapism of sailing thrillers can be a real draw, especially over the holiday period. Julia Jones reviews some of the latest releases
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Mervyn Wheatley: One last adventure
OSTAR veteran Mervyn Wheatley ponders the changes in sailing through his decades-long career
Win a rescueME PLB3 emergency beacon
YACHTING MONTHLY READER QUESTIONNAIRE 2025 Established in 1906, Yachting Monthly has changed with the times for over a century to reflect the boats and equipment of the day, sharing the…
Najad 390: A pedigree cruiser for serious sailing
Thirty-nine feet is often thought of as the golden size for short-handed cruising. Rachael Sprot tests the Najad 390 to find out if it hits the mark
Crazy or sane? Record attempt for the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic
Andrew Bedwell is planning to smash the record for sailing the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic. His vessel, Big C is just over 1m/3.2ft long
1979 Fastnet Race: The race that changed everything
Nic Compton investigates how the UK’s worst sailing disaster - the 1979 Fastnet Race - changed the way yachts are designed
Sailing around Britain and Ireland: All you need to know
Sailing around Britain and Ireland and into its nooks and crannies is always an interesting endeavour. You get to know it from the seaward perspective and as sailors we get…
Mark Sinclair closes in on the finish of the 2018 Golden Globe Race
The end is in sight for solo skipper Mark Sinclair, who is around two weeks out from finishing the 2018 Golden Globe Race
Rod Heikell: Changing the face of Med cruising
Rod Heikell published his Greek Waters Pilot 40 years ago, opening up cruising in the Med to thousands. Nic Compton meets the legendary author
Wind, Tide and Oar: fundraiser for new film
A fundraising campaign has been launched for the film, Wind, Tide and Oar which will examine the art of engineless sailing and those who go to sea