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In the July 2024 issue of Yachting Monthly magazine:
Features
KATHLEEN PALMER – Sailing’s invisble woman, and how she helped pave the way to Olympic parity
RAT ON BOARD – A stowaway leads to a complete loss of navigation data
Sailing skills
Skippers’ tips – Choosing new rope | Emergency checklists | Energy saving
A question of seamanship – How would you avoid this collision in fog?
Yachtmaster Practical – YM’s editor gets put through his paces. He shares what the experience was like, and what he learned
Cruising
D-DAY BEACHES CRUISE – Exploring Normandy by sea in memory of D-Day
CRUISING LOG – An international race for cruising sailors in Denmark’s north
CRUSING COMMUNITY – RNLI 200 | Boat building successes | RYA Awards
ACROSS THE IRISH SEA – A proper adventure sailing from Wales to Scotland via the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland
Gear and boats
On test: Saffier SE33 Life – Join us aboard a boat offering 33ft of pure sailing pleasure
Rig tensioning – How to accurately set the correct rig tension for your boat
Power management – Our guide to balancing onboard charging and power use
New gear – The latest gadgets, gizmos, clothing and books