Golden Globe Race skipper Abhilash Tomy shares his experiences of ocean storms and the tactics he used to cope with heavy weather
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Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Susie Goodall
Singlehanded sailor Susie Goodall shares her storm tactics and experiences of ocean storms during the Golden Globe Race, providing lessons for all of us about heavy weather sailing
Jeanne of all trades – the December issue of Yachting Monthly is here
Celebrating the seamanship skills of Jeanne Socrates. Welcome to the December 2019 issue of Yachting Monthly, on sale 7 November
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Gregor McGuckin
Golden Globe Race skipper Gregor McGuckin shares his experiences of ocean storms, providing lessons for all of us about how to cope with heavy weather
Golden Globe Race: Azores rendezvous for Tapio Lehtinen
With just over a 1,000 miles left until he finishes his Golden Globe Race, skipper Tapio Lehtinen has rendezvoused at sea with a team from the self-steering firm, Windpilot
Boat insurance premiums expected to increase by 30%
Are you facing an increase in insurance premiums? Struggling to find a policy to cover your next sailing adventure? Katy Stickland investigates
How to sail Biscay: 3 ways to tackle the milestone
Beyond Biscay is a diverse coastal cruising ground and the route to the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Will Bruton reveals the best ways to cross this notorious rite of…
Philippe Peche: ‘The boat wiped out and my Golden Globe Race was over’
In what was to be the last race of his offshore career, Philippe Péché's inaugural Golden Globe attempt was thwarted by storms and steerage issues
Windvane steering: why it makes sense for coastal cruising
No electricity needed and built for gale-force conditions; windvane self-steering makes sense for coastal cruisers as much as offshore voyagers.
Jonty Pearce: Which matters more – the passage or the arrival?
With his feet back on dry land, Jonty Pearce reflects on the differences between coastal and offshore sailing