Retired GP Jonty Pearce warns that an escape to leisure yachts runs the risk of COVID-19 disease spread and strain on local hospitals
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How to plan the perfect charter
Whether you own your own boat or not, chartering offers the opportunity to sail somewhere different without complication. Will Bruton takes a look at how to hit the water running
Do the ColRegs need to change?
Andy du Port explains the history of how the ColRegs were founded and suggests they might be due an update
Lofoten Islands: Sailing where the sun never sets
Greg Bertram cruises up the Norwegian coast from Stavanger to the Lofoten Islands to explore the land of the midnight sun
Discover the North Devon harbour of Ilfracombe
Dag Pike finds shelter from westerly breezes at Ilfracombe and discovers it is a must-visit for foodie cruisers
Skippers’ Tips: Pilotage with Google and rope sleeves
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com…
Tributes to The Scottish Islands author Hamish Haswell-Smith
Sailor and painter Hamish Haswell-Smith, who was known for his bestselling book The Scottish Islands, has died aged 90
Is red light at night best?
Dag Pike considers the age-old adage that using red light preserves your night vision
Skippers’ Tips: Keeping furlers in check & DSC radios
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com…
Long Ayre Bay, Out Skerries, Scotland
The history and natural beauty make this secluded Scottish anchorage in the Out Skerries an idyllic place to drop the hook, says Jonty Pearce