Yachting Monthly

Preview: April 2002

A tale of two cities We look at half-a-dozen French sailing ports, from Calais to Douarnenez...

Gateway to Norway

Norwegian based Sirius Yacht Services provides a gateway to Norway for serious cruisers who need anything from advice to a skipper

Hamble lease in place

Hampshire County Council have concluded an agreement whereby they will lease the bed of the River Hamble at a peppercorn rent.

Blandford based sailing enthusiasts John and Jan Simmons won royal approval for their fascinating record of a once in a lifetime cruise in the achting Monthly RYA Cruising Log competition.

Gales have relentlessly battered the coast of Britain over the weekend, and are in no hurry to give way to anything better...

Kodima aground and fishing boat on tow

The Maltese registered coaster Kodima is now aground in Whitsand Bay whilst the Norwegian fishing vessel Viknafisk is under tow off Shetland.

UK storm latest

The weather hits commercial vessels and people are swept from piers at Brighton and Porthcawl.

Bank of Scotland Marine Finance division is celebrating Burns’ Night after reporting a ‘fairly successful’ spell at the London Boat Show