When Kevin Escoffier’s boat sank in the Southern Ocean within two minutes, he was rescued by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean le Cam. Pete Goss examines the expert seamanship involved…
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OSTAR & TWOSTAR to go ahead in 2021
Organisers of the OSTAR and TWOSTAR have confirmed the transatlantic races will go ahead as planned in May 2021
The well balanced and responsive Dufour 30 Classic
Duncan Kent finds out you get plenty for your money in the 30ft coastal cruising market when he looks at the Dufour 30 Classic
boot Dusseldorf cancelled for 2021
Organisers of the 2021 boot Düsseldorf have announced the cancellation of the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Stuck head-first in a cockpit locker – a true story
Qualified marine engineer Martin Blount shares the terrifying ordeal of getting stuck upside down aboard his boat while working alone, on a river mooring
Hell or High Seas: a voyage around Cape Horn
Taylor Grieger and Stephen O’Shea faced pirates, navigated the Furious Fifties and came to blows during a life-changing voyage from Florida around Cape Horn
The sea kindly Hallberg-Rassy 352
Hallberg-Rassy is known for its sea-kindly and solid boats. Duncan Kent examines the nuances of the popular Hallberg-Rassy 352
Sadler Starlight 35: a solid 35-footer
Duncan Kent examines the enduring appeal of the Sadler Starlight 35 and discovers a yacht that is a delight to sail and built to last
Skippers tips: Adapt your boat & prevent corrosion
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthlyfuturenet.com…
Storm sailing: ‘The boat was slammed over and water poured in’
Randall Reeves leaves the storm jib in its bag while braving the Southern Ocean to prove that speed is safety when storm sailing