Skippers’ Tips: Clever waypoints & rigging fatigue

Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor

How to explore the Minkies under sail

Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean

The renowned maritime authority, Trinity House has announced it will become the patron of the charity, the RCC Pilotage Foundation

Marine electronics company, Garmin, has announced it has bought the electronic navigational charts firm, Navionics

A chance meeting presents an unexpected opportunity to get out on the beautiful waters of the Scottish west coast for Jonty Pearce

…and how to avoid them. James Stevens reveals the classic pilotage mistakes and explains what you need to do to ensure safe inshore navigation