Professional skipper Simon Philips shares how to go aloft safely with only one other crewmember aboard
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The true cost of cruising…and how to afford it
What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their meticulously kept 12-year balance sheet, and how to afford the lifestyle
Passage planning: Paper or electric?
We tend to consider paper charts the most reliable means of passage planning, but both electronic and paper options offer different useful features, as Bruce Jacobs explains
‘Irresistible’ Toberdenny Harbour, Ireland
Norman Kean finds complete seclusion in this unspoilt County Galway bay on the west coast of Ireland
Man overboard: tactics that really work for couples
The YM team get wet to see how well the MOB process works for shorthanded sailing. Here are our findings...
BTC-22: Half the size, double the fun
As the first sporty 22-footer we have seen from a British builder in a long time, the BTC-22 is set to fill a significant gap in the market, as David…
Technical: Overhaul your steering compass
With an old and leaking steering compass, Theo Stocker finds out how to make sure his is in peak condition
Crowdfunding campaign launched for rescued Atlantic sailor
Friends of Billy Brannan have launched a Crowdfunding campaign for the solo skipper after his yacht, Helena was dismasted in an Atlantic storm.
Masterclass: How to lead a happy crew
Toby Heppell gets advice on skippering with friends and family from Pete Goss, Dee Caffari and Conrad Humphreys
Just the Italian job: the quieter side of Sorrento
Despite its popularity, Dag Pike discovers there is a quieter side to this beautiful Italian town