It is easy to forget the role our yachts have in our lives, and the memories they help forge. Theo Stocker introduces the December 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
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Europe’s Atlantic coast: the best places to cruise
The Atlantic coast of Europe runs from Ushant to Gibraltar, and, with the Atlantic Islands thrown in, is a vast area of cruising opportunities, says Lu Heikell.
Mediterranean sailing: where to cruise
Home to a hugely diverse cruising area, whether on your own boat or on a charter, there are literally dozens of options to consider when Mediterranean sailing, says Lu Heikell
Cruising northern Europe: The best places to sail to
Miranda Delmar-Morgan recommends a few of her favourite places to sail when cruising northern Europe between Atlantic France and the Kiel Canal
Bird watching by boat: 10 of the best places in the UK & Ireland
Seabirds and sailors have always shared a special kind of bond. Our experts reveal the top locations to go bird watching by boat in Great Britain and Ireland
Escape to the action – Editor’s letter November 2021
While many cruises take us away from civilisation, there is an alternative, particularly if a storm is inbound.... Theo Stocker introduces the November 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Face to face with UK Border Force: lessons learned
Graham Sykes has an eventful training weekend with a last-minute vessel change, Border Force scrutiny and an overheating engine
Beryl and Miles Smeeton: High Endeavours
Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats
The best literary locations to explore…by boat
Explore 10 literary locations in the UK and Ireland and discover the anchorages, harbours, islands and coastal towns which inspired writers to put pen to paper
Isles of Scilly in an east wind: a pilotage guide
East winds give Ken Endean a chance to explore unfrequented parts of one of Britain’s prettiest archipelagos - the Isles of Scilly