Professional skipper Simon Philips shares how to go aloft safely with only one other crewmember aboard
Yachting Monthly
The true cost of cruising… and how to afford it
What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their meticulously kept 12-year balance sheet, and how to afford the lifestyle
Yachting Monthly August 2020 – on sale 16 July
Inside the August issue of Yachting Monthly you will find:
Sailing La Vagabonde: A cruising life on You Tube
Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde make a living cruising the world and capturing it on film for their 1.43 million subscribers
Passage planning: Paper or electric?
We tend to consider paper charts the most reliable means of passage planning, but both electronic and paper options offer different useful features, as Bruce Jacobs explains
How do I get an MMSI number and call sign?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for an expert answer and the chance to win a bottle of Chilgrove Bluewater Gin
‘Irresistible’ Toberdenny Harbour, Ireland
Norman Kean finds complete seclusion at Toberdenny Harbour in unspoilt County Galway on the west coast of Ireland
The call of the sea – Editor’s letter Summer 2020
Sailors, like migratory creatures, long for the open water as the summer beckons - read the editor's welcome to the Summer 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly, now on sale
Yachting Monthly Summer 2020 – on sale 18 June
Welcome to the latest issue of Yachting Monthly, packed with great features, including: SAILING SKILLS Rig checks to refine your boat Getting your rig set up properly can refine…
How to: troubleshoot your diesel engine electrics
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If you're engine won't start, knowing how to find the source of the problem will help you get underway