Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board
Solo sailing
A boat of one’s own – Editor’s letter August 2020
What was striking was that even on a familiar boat in perfect weather, sailing by yourself is a lot more demanding - read the editor's welcome to the August 2020…
OSTAR: 60 and still going strong
Blondie Hasler's biographer Ewen Southby-Tailyour looks at the origin of the Corinthian race and its enduring legacy
Tapio Lehtinen: A love affair with sailing
The 2018 Golden Globe Race finisher Tapio Lehtinen tells Katy Stickland why his next adventure will be the pinnacle of his decades-long sailing career
Jeanne Socrates: 77 & solo non-stop around the world
Jeanne Socrates battled equipment failure during her record circumnavigation. She tells Katy Stickland how she overcame adversity
Coronavirus: Cruisers in lockdown
Yachting Monthly has been speaking to cruisers around the world to find out their experiences of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic
The best sailing films and documentaries chosen by the YM team
The Yachting Monthly editorial team reveal their pick of the best sailing films and documentaries to keep you entertained in the weeks to come. Feel free to share your favourites…
Erik Aanderaa: Viking of the high seas
Katy Stickland talks to Norwegian sailor Erik Aanderaa about why he searches out the worst weather the North Sea can throw at him and his Contessa 35
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
Take the stress out of sailing shorthanded: berthing, anchoring & picking up a buoy
Once underway, coping without crew isn't too hard but manoeuvres can be tricky. Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his shorthanded experience