Graham Sykes has an eventful training weekend with a last-minute vessel change, Border Force scrutiny and an overheating engine
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How to judge distance at sea
Being able to accurately judge distance at sea is just as vital in the digital age as it ever was, says James Stevens. We look at how to refine your…
Beryl and Miles Smeeton: High Endeavours
Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats
Sunk in a storm with no liferaft: lessons learned
Bruce Goodwin's ocean crossing with friends was nearing an end when they encountered a storm; the liferaft was lost, the yacht sank. Skipper Stuart Pedersen tragically died just as he…
The Life of a Boat: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Life of a Boat by Graeme Ewens, which is sold to support two thoroughly worthwhile causes
Medallia: Pip Hare’s 2024 Vendee Globe IMOCA 60
British Vendee Globe skipper Pip Hare has officially named her new IMOCA 60 Medallia. She shares how she is adjusting to her first foiling yacht
Mooring: A guide to coming alongside, rafting & traditional skills
Understanding traditional mooring skills like how to tie up alongside a wall or between piles, raft up or even dry out can give you the option of escaping the marina…
Tested: Volt Metro LS Electric Folding Bike
How practical is the new Volt Metro LS electric folding bike while cruising? Laura Hodgetts puts it to the test to see if it is worth keeping onboard
Best marine diesel engines: a buyer’s guide
Modern marine diesel engines may look very similar to the large, noisy, oily chunks of iron of yesteryear, but a lot has changed under the bonnet, says Sam Fortescue
The Boatyard Book: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Boatyard Book by Simon Jollands: "Although his advice is to ‘Know your limitations’; his personal approach is determinedly DIY."