Inside the October 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly you will find a guide to cruising a post-Brexit, post-COVID Europe, a buyer’s guide to electric outboards and trolling motors for dinghies,…
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Tested: Vesper Cortex VHF radio, AIS and remote monitoring
Promising to revolutionise how sailors communicate on board, the Vesper Cortex integrates VHF radio, Class B AIS, remote vessel monitoring and more
Internet at sea: The future of getting online
Mark Hawkins explores the options for guaranteed internet at sea and the new technologies for bluewater sailors
OFCOM licence: changes announced due to EMF concerns
New requirements have been introduced for the OFCOM licence for all licensable radio equipment due to concerns about the risk of exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions
‘Lightning destroyed the boat’s electronics’
Paul Tinley recounts a truly shocking lightning experience aboard his Beneteau 393 Blue Mistress and the subsequent insurance claim
The tools and spares you shouldn’t sail without
Give a thought to your inventory this winter to keep you cruising next season, says Rachael Sprot
How do I get an MMSI number and call sign?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for an expert answer and the chance to win a bottle of Chilgrove Bluewater Gin
Cutting edge equipment for 2019
Yachting Monthly picks some of the latest equipment to look out for this year
Skippers’ Tips: red diesel, radio checks & lobster pots
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Standard Horizon HX40E
From a selection of the latest kit in Yachting Monthly’s New Gear pages