Knowing what equipment will stand up to the rigours of life aboard a cruising yacht is key to making good choices. Tell us about the kit you love, and what…
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Gone with the wind – Editor’s letter September 2021
Snorkelling amongst kelp, anemones, and spider crab just a few miles from home was a rare treat... Theo Stocker introduces the September 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Southampton Boat Show 2021: Best new sailing yachts making their debut
Much like cinema releases of new films, boat launches have been stymied by the pandemic while boat builders have hung on until they’ve been able to give their latest models…
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
Heading upstream – Editor’s letter August 2021
Whether you’re a racer or not, Round the Island Race is quite a spectacle to be part of... Theo Stocker introduces the August 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Hatch shade tested: Oceanair Skyshade
Fed up with waking up as soon as the sun rises when sleeping in your forecabin? Theo Stocker tests the Oceanair Skyshade hatch shade
How to install a diesel heater on your boat
Installed properly, your diesel heater will last for years, but done badly, it could prove fatal. Theo Stocker discovers the difference
Eberspacher S2 D2L diesel heater: tested
Theo Stocker turns up the heat with a test of one of the new generation diesel heaters - the Eberspacher S2 D2L
Propeller antifouling tested: Prop Defender
How well does propeller antifouling work? Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker tests Prop Defender over a full season to find out
Waterproof insulated jacket tested: Gill North Hill
The Gill North Hill waterproof insulated jacket promises to be warm and windproof. Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker puts it to the test