Perhaps I’ll be able to stop the boat, drop the hook and relax after all... Theo Stocker introduces the July 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
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Yachting Monthly July 2021 – on sale 27 May
Inside the July issue of Yachting Monthly you will find epic cruises close to home, how to take amazing photos, the secrets of secure anchoring and mooring, gear tests and…
Shakedown skills and drills for the start of the season
After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
Anchoring: 7 common problems solved
Yachting Monthly experts share the problems they have most often faced when anchoring, and how they troubleshoot their way out
No anchoring zones proposed for Studland Bay
No anchoring zones at the south-west end of the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone are being considered. The area is where most boats anchor
Yachting Monthly February 2021 – on sale 7 January
Inside the February issue of Yachting Monthly you will find the Hanse 348 and 418 head-to-head boat test, sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more:
Studland Bay management: RYA calls for voluntary approach
Sailors have until 15 December to respond to a call for evidence over management plans for Studland Bay, which could see all sailing and watersports banned
Is your anchor chain up the job?
It’s all well and good having a solid anchor, but having ground tackle that is going to keep you secure is equally important, says Vyv Cox
‘As the engine spluttered and conked out, panic resumed’
A series of unfortunate mistakes threatened Mark and Nadiyana Farnworth's dream maiden voyage before it began
Tested: the new style Ultra Anchor
Anchor design is always evolving and Ultra Marine claims its new design is the best yet. Theo Stocker tested the 12kg model, with the Ultra Flip Swivel, on his Sadler