Teak is beloved by boat owners and shipyards for decking and yacht building, but any claims that it is sustainably or even legally sourced are questionable, says Jessie Rogers
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Doorstep adventures – Editor’s letter May 2021
Yacht brokers are selling threefold more boats than normal as people are realising the beauty and adventure that awaits on their doorstep.... Theo Stocker introduces the May 2021 issue of…
Outboard engine troubleshooting video – How to check fuel, carburettor, spark, cooling, oil & more
Small four-stroke outboard engines are pretty simple. Max McHugh of Marine Matters explains how to fix the most common problems, from gummed-up carburettors to broken thermostats. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW…
Best canvas cleaners: We test 10 options for getting your sprayhood clean
We test 12 canvas cleaners and find the best to get your sprayhood and sail covers back to their best
Summer calling – Editor’s letter April 2021
Inevitably, once polished seamanship skills will have lost some of their lustre when we do get back on the water... Theo Stocker introduces the April 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
How to check your rigging – video guide
A screwdriver, a straight edge and a good set of eyes are all that’s required for a basic rig check. Gordon Bonney, of Performance Rigging, explains **IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW…
New Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism
Yachting Monthly has launched a new journalism award in memory of Brian and Lesley Black, which aims to recognise the best writing about issues affecting the marine environment, as explored…
From dream to reality – Editor’s letter March 2021
Daydreaming is about as close as most of us are getting to sailing at the moment, but now is the moment to start planning to make them come true. Theo…
How to repair gel coat – video guide
How to deal with gelcoat chips and achieve a perfect colour matched surface. Bruce Jacobs finds out from Mark Buckett of Solent Repairs. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW DIRECT
Humble sea dogs – Editor’s letter February 2021
The astounding seamanship involved in plucking a shipwrecked sailor from a liferaft ricocheting around the immense Southern Ocean deserves attention, racer or not. Theo Stocker introduces the February 2021 issue…