A great gathering of the coastal clans, a spectacle that is un-matched anywhere in Britain, in Europe, and dare I say the entire world. In the early days of May…
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Why attention to detail beats gut instinct on the offshore circuit
The start of this season is a tale of two boats with DMS Vinyl, a 50ft DazCat built out of Millbrook, shouldering Oddity aside as we work her up for…
How new tech could solve the end-of-life boat crisis – a five point plan
Recently in Yachting Monthly we set out the abandoned boat problem as councils, harbour and river authorities try to deal with the increasing number of end-of-life (EOL) boats being abandoned…
A Mediterranean delivery trip goes wrong: ‘I flew across the saloon and hit my nose, resulting in a severe nosebleed’
The J/105 my friend Richard had just bought was lying in a small harbour near Athens, but it wasn’t until a year later that it was time to collect the…
New bigger, smarter, yachts that are built for distance
Whether you are looking to cross oceans short-handed or simply demand more space, power, and comfort at anchor, this year’s crop of new yacht launches reveal a clear trend –…
‘Not in it for the spiritual experience,’ says Guy deBoer ahead of the Golden Globe Race, ‘I’m a true competitor’
Guy deBoer phones in from the doldrums in the middle of the Atlantic, where La Niña is ‘causing hell’ with the Bermuda and Azores high pressure systems. He set off…
4 new high-volume cruisers pushing interior limits
Production yacht design has entered a new era where volume is no longer a dirty word for traditional sailors. Modern naval architecture, defined by full-length chines, flared topsides forward, and…
Sailing Meerlust: The Unexpected Early Retirement That Turned into a Honeymoon
Both Alex and Peggy laugh when sharing their dilemma. ‘We haven’t quite made the decision yet,’ they declare, despite a strong suggestion that T-shirts and shorts will sway the call.…
The abandoned boat problem: Investigating a nationwide issue
What to do with the many abandoned boats left to rot or disintegrate in creeks, rivers and estuaries up and down the country? Most are leisure craft built in the…
Sadler 32 used boat review: A lot like a Contessa… but different
Nonchalant. That’s the word my kids use to describe someone who’s effortlessly cool and stays above the fray. It’s also the word that sprang to mind as I watched Rob…