Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Farewell Mr Puffin by Paul Heiney: "If you relish honest writing and the reinvigoration of a leap into cold water, I recommend this…
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New Gear: Spinnaker Dumas watch
From sailing clothing to bags the marine market has seen something of a trend in recent years with designs inspired by the past and the newly re-released Spinnaker Dumas watch…
The World’s my Oyster Trilogy: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer finds The World’s my Oyster Trilogy by Daz Tait to be a Lad’s journal written in an energetic slang where there are more synonyms…
North Brittany and Channel Islands Cruising Companion: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses North Brittany and Channel Islands: Cruising Companion: "It’s an absolutely desirable purchase and memorial to a cruising lifetime well spent."
Beneteau Oceanis 351: A family boat that’s fun to sail
In the 1990s production cruising yachts got fatter and faster so Beneteau quickly joined the trend by relaunching its popular Oceanis range. Duncan Kent takes the Oceanis 351 out for…
RYA announces plan for zero carbon recreational boating by 2050
The RYA has published its plans for zero carbon recreational boating by 2050. It has consulted academics, government advisers and manufacturers
Sailors aged 14 and 82 finish circumnavigations around Britain
Murdoch McGregor, 82, and Katie McCabe 14, have become the oldest and youngest sailors to have circumnavigated around Britain
Around these Islands in 12 Ports: Book review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer, Julia Jones, reviews Around these Islands in 12 Ports by Jonathan Winter, a 2,500 mile journey around the British Isles in a GT35 yacht Nova, staying…
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
Madhouse at the End of the World: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Madhouse at the End of the World: "Julian Sancton’s impressive research and incisive writing style ensures that this lockdown story grips like the…