The Allures 45 was already a good boat, so has the Allures 45.9 taken it to the next level? Graham Snook tests this unique boat to find out
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Jonty Pearce: A Vision of Clarity – ISO 11591
Jonty Pearce reflects on Mel Bartlett's article on the Recreational Craft Directive in the November 2018 edition of Yachting Monthly which leads him to muse on boat design
Third Red Funnel ferry collision in less than a month
Red Funnel is now reviewing its procedures for operating in limited visibility after a yacht was sunk in Cowes Harbour by its car ferry Red Falcon
EU ruling could limit red diesel use
White diesel may replace red at UK marinas following the ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union
Windvane steering: why it makes sense for coastal cruising
No electricity needed and built for gale-force conditions; windvane self-steering makes sense for coastal cruisers as much as offshore voyagers.
RAW Pro
From a selection of the latest kit in Yachting Monthly’s New Gear pages
A tricky mooring
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - how to moor between two piles in tricky conditions
Dufour 360
A 33ft yacht sporting a large cockpit, twin helms, wet bar and grill, and down below she has nine berths – surely there must be some mistake?
Shall we leave now, later, or not at all?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - when is the best time to leave port when faced with a strong tidal stream and overfalls?
Buyer confirmed for Bavaria Yachts
Hundreds of jobs have been secured following the announcement that a buyer has been found for Bavaria Yachts