Jonty Pearce wonders if they still make heroes in the same mould as those of the Golden Globe Race
Yachting Monthly
What difference does fouling make?
Freshening up your anti-fouling at the start of each season is a tedious necessity, but necessity it certainly is. Chris Beeson explains why
My solo Transatlantic in a 27ft cruiser
James Muggoch learns the hard way that solo Transatlantic cruising is all about practice, more practice, and yet more practice
Jonty Pearce – VHF radio during a man overboard
When Jonty Pearce discussed calling for help if you have a man overboard, he realised a VHF radio in the cockpit would be preferable, but it wasn't simple
X-Yachts X4 review
She is more ‘cruising’ than X-Yachts’ Performance range but more ‘performance’ than its Cruising range, so who is she for? Graham Snook takes her sailing to find out
Dick Durham Podcast January 2017
Dick Durham: Why is it that most of our sailing heroes, from Chay Blyth to Ellen Mac Arthur, seem to come from landlocked places?
Tom Cunliffe Podcast January 2017
Tom Cunliffe: In the festive season, careful thought needs to be given to your drinks locker, whichever side of the Atlantic you’re on
How keel type affects performance
James Jermain looks at the main keel types, their typical performance and the pros and cons of each
Carbon Monoxide kills – RYA Campaign
The RYA has launched a campaign to remind sailors and boat owners of the dangers of carbon monoxide on yachts, especially over the winter
Jonty Pearce – I’m desailing in the rain
Jonty Pearce gets caught in an autumn downpour as he packs his boat up for the winter