Launched in late 2021 to a great fanfare, the Garmin GPSMap 79s is positioned as a timely update to the popular GPSMap 78. The new unit boasts a staggering 25…
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New gear: Birchsorb desiccant
Desiccants work by absorbing water from the atmosphere – in this case inside your boat – and Birchsorb desiccant excels in this area. British-based Birch Chemicals has developed the product…
New gear: Awlgrip HDT gloss paint
The Swedish company says that Awlgrip HDT gloss paint will offer better protection for your topsides and an unprecedented finish. HDT is a polyurethane paint applied as a single-stage topcoat…
Cruising Clinic: Mooring astern in tricky berths
Picture the scene: it’s a beautiful summer evening, the marina is bathed in golden light and there are crowds of people outside the bar sipping gin and tonics. You’ll soon…
10 best cruises to see working boats in action
Discover the working boats of the UK and Ireland with these 10 cruises recommended by Yachting Monthly experts
A nightmare Biscay crossing with minimal experience
Have you heard the phrase ‘through hell or high water’? I’ve been through both, simultaneously when crossing the Bay of Biscay in winter and with only modest sailing experience. In…
Expert advice: best boat anchoring advice
When it comes to boat anchoring many different people have their own view on the best boat anchoring techniques to use. Mostly these will revolve around what equipment you use.…
Expert advice: sail handling tips and tricks
Sail handling is an important skill for any sailor. At its most basic, sail handling merely means sheeting in and out of sails, but there is more to it than…
Expert advice: new sailor tips and tricks
Like any activity sailing can be filled with new lingo, new ideas and new things to remember for the new sailor. There are many sailing courses out there to help…
Expert advice: sails and rigging
Sails and rigging are the engine room of any sailing boat from small dinghies up to giant superyachts. No matter how big or how new your boat, the sails and…