There's enjoyment to be had in coaxing your boat to keep moving in light wind, free from the fug of diesel fumes and noise... Theo Stocker introduces the June 2021…
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The most boat for your money? Bavaria C38 yacht test
Competition is hot for high-volume cruisers, but have Bavaria built a boat that is fun to sail as well as spacious and affordable? Theo Stocker took her for a spin…
Yachting Monthly June 2021 – on sale 29 April
Inside the June issue of Yachting Monthly you will find tips for sailing in light airs, an incredible tale from a solo MOB survivor, 10 Best wildlife cruises, gear tests…
Invasive species: How sailors can help tackle biofouling
While yachts are unlikely to introduce invasive species from abroad, they can help them spread around the coast. Sarah Brown explains
C1331 check-in and check-out system to be replaced
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year
Summer cruising: the 40 best UK anchorages
Planning your summer sailing? Yachting Monthly experts share their favourite UK anchorages, with tips to make the most of your time afloat
Boat owners need to carry VAT proof onboard post-Brexit
Skippers cruising to and from the UK need to prepare now for the ‘bureaucracy of sailing’ post-Brexit, the Cruising Association (CA) has warned
‘The hurricane had us confined to the aft cabin for 24 hours’
Holly Turner shares some lessons from a turbulent hurricane season in the Caribbean with a 10-month-old baby and Scrumpy the Jack Russell
Keeping a lookout using electronic navigation aids
Your boat's electronic navigation aids can help keep you safe, but it's easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. Striking a balance is key, explains Craig Hardy
Brexit: Can I sail to the EU with red diesel in my tanks?
Following confirmation that recreational sailors in England, Wales and Scotland can still use red diesel, what impact will that have on UK cruisers visiting the EU?