Sailing to the Arctic is on many a sailor's bucket list, but how possible is it for the average cruiser? Seasoned high latitude skipper Brian Black shares his knowledge
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Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k
We put six inflatable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat
Why you should regularly check your deck fittings
What’s really going on under your deck fittings? Ben Sutcliffe-Davies investigates the hidden weaknesses
Skippers’ Tips: Compass interference & heater care
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@futurenet.com…
Sailing La Vagabonde: A cruising life on You Tube
Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde make a living cruising the world and capturing it on film for their 1.43 million subscribers
Tried and tested: Anchor lights & where they should be fitted
Still relying on an old hurricane lamp at anchor? Duncan Kent tests the latest electric anchor lights
AIS vs radar: Do you really need both?
AIS and chartplotters have come a long way in the last decade, but are they enough to replace radar? Jonty Pearce examines the latest technology
Smart Navigation: From paper charts to augmented reality
Most of us navigate using MFDs, phones and tablets, or even drones. But can electronic backups be a substitute for paper navigation? Ali Wood investigates
Jonty Pearce: The travails of winter
Jonty Pearce checks on his Southerly 105 ketch following the recently stormy winter weather, but discovers not all of the boats have fared as well as Aurial
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…