Dick Durham

Dick Durham: Yachties like us may be glad to leave the Atlantic behind, but just how welcome would British sailors be in Gibraltar?

Pass your Yachtmaster

Tom Cunliffe: When the pips are squeaking, a cheaper mooring abroad becomes rather attractive, but is it worth the journey?

See what’s inside our October 2016 issue here… SAILING SKILLS Expert On Board: Dinghy skills for cruisers Ken Endean considers the best designs and techniques to keep you safe in…

There's nothing like sailing in strange terrain to bring out the weaknesses inherent in most part-time sailors. Jonty Pearce sets about exposing his

Liferaft

Wherever you cruise, you’ll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the best place to stow it? Duncan Kent makes some…

MOB

Even clipped on, you can still go over the side. Chris Beeson finds out how a few simple changes can help us to move safely on deck

Portelet Bay

David Jefferson describes Portelet Bay, on the south coast of Jersey, as one of the island's most beautiful anchorages

Bavaria Cruiser 34

Bavaria Cruiser 34 review See the August 2016 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test What’s she like to sail? She was responsive and enjoyable on the helm, though…

Jonty Pearce

Jonty heads for a holiday in Holland finds an attractive and sheltered cruising grounds, where, unlike the more familiar Hebrides, he doesn't need his anchor, and the gin and tonics…