Sailor and painter Hamish Haswell-Smith, who was known for his bestselling book The Scottish Islands, has died aged 90
Yachting Monthly
How to make a Brummel Lock Splice for low-friction rings
Low friction rings are a robust and cost-effective addition to your boat. Graham Snook explains how to make a Brummel Lock Splice
X40 test: A reminder of how good a sub-40ft yacht can feel
Light winds don’t usually make for fast or enjoyable boat tests, but most boats tested aren’t like X-Yachts’ new X40. Graham Snook heads to Denmark to put her through her…
Home beckons, but is the harbour bar passable?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month with a fresh onshore wind and a strong ebb is the harbour bar passable?
Is red light at night best?
Dag Pike considers the age-old adage that using red light preserves your night vision
Skippers’ Tips: Keeping furlers in check & DSC radios
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 yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com…
Long Ayre Bay, Out Skerries, Scotland
The history and natural beauty make this secluded Scottish anchorage in the Out Skerries an idyllic place to drop the hook, says Jonty Pearce
Tech that will change your cruising
It's a bold claim that tech can change how we sail, but there are areas where marine equipment really is making a difference. Theo Stocker and Toby Heppell pick the…
8 safety lessons from 2019
A good sailor learns from experience, or better, from the experiences of others. Theo Stocker looks back to see what seamanship and safety lessons we can take from this year’s…
February 2020 issue – out 2 January 2020
Inside the February issue of Yachting Monthly you will find: SAILING SKILLS Rule the waves Keep the boat moving in big seas with expert helming technique for every seastate…