Katy Stickland meets the skippers turning their backs on modern technology to take part in the slowest yacht race around the world - the Golden Globe Race 2022
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Escape to the action – Editor’s letter November 2021
While many cruises take us away from civilisation, there is an alternative, particularly if a storm is inbound.... Theo Stocker introduces the November 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Window storm covers could have prevented fatal yacht sinking
An investigation by Maritime New Zealand has concluded that window storm coverings could have prevented the fatal sinking of the Bavaria 47 Ocean, Essence off North Island
Yachting Monthly November 2021 – on sale 14 October
Inside the November 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly you will find an article by the inaugural Brian Black Memorial Award winner, high-latitude sailing tips, ten vibrant cities you can sail…
Beryl and Miles Smeeton: High Endeavours
Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats
Sunk in a storm with no liferaft: lessons learned
Bruce Goodwin's ocean crossing with friends was nearing an end when they encountered a storm; the liferaft was lost, the yacht sank. Skipper Stuart Pedersen tragically died just as he…
Surviving a Force 11 storm with a series drogue
Small cruising boats are not fast enough to sail away from bad weather. Tony Curphey shares how a series drogue was vital while sailing the Southern Ocean in a Nicholson
Mark Sinclair: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Mark Sinclair made it half way around the world in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. He tells Katy Stickland how he plans to finish the 2022 event
Robin Davie: Golden Globe Race 2022 Skipper
Solo race veteran Robin Davie is determined to be on the start line of the 2022 Golden Globe Race. He talked to Katy Stickland about his preparations and how he…
Guy Waites: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Guy Waites is one of seven British sailors hoping to be on the start line of the 2022 Golden Globe Race. He talks about his preparations and how he plans…