Inside the March 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Man overboard recovery – the skills and gear that really work for sailing couples, push button sailing tech to make life afloat easy, first test of the new Dufour 32, 10 pubs, distilleries and breweries to cruise in the UK and Ireland and more!
SAILING SKILLS
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Export on board Man Overboard is the stuff of nightmares for most cruising couples. We put the realities of picking up a MOB single-handed to the test
Practical Seamanship How to calculate your course in your head
Skippers’ Tips Anchoring choices • Heads problems • Chainplate checks
Question of Seamanship What are the rules to wear a blue ensign?
‘Our batteries boiled and could have killed us’ Lessons learned after discovering an overcharging battery
CRUISING
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Pubs and distilleries to cruise to Enjoy a well-earned drink after a day at sea in one of the UK and Ireland’s myriad waterside hostelries with our guide to the best
Trash Tuesday A cruising couple discover just how much difference they can make to plastic pollution in their favourite Mediterranean spots
Driven to the limit One man faces his demons alone as he takes part in the Jester Azores Challenge
Getting into sailing Young sailor Timothy Long explains how he got afloat
Escape to Norfolk Two brothers take their dad on a cruise down memory lane
Anchor in Cawsand History, scenery, charm – the Cornish village that has it all
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GEAR AND BOATS
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First test: Dufour 32 This exciting little boat is the first sub-34ft new launch recently and it’s packed with great ideas
Push-button sailing Powered winches, windlasses and furlers are becoming cheaper and simpler to fit, making effortless sailing an affordable option
Me & My Boat The Victoria 30 may be small, but she’s tough and fast
New Gear Communicate, navigate and forecast better with the latest gadgets
Credit: Nic Compton
REGULARS
Editor’s letter Finding inspiration
News New customs and VAT rules
Letters The far north • Sadler 290
Dick Durham Lost at Sea
Pete Goss Dreams and Decisions
Libby Purvis Cold comforts
Cruising Community RYA volunteers recognised • Viking Explorers 2023
Books The Foghorn’s Lament
Confessions High and dry