'The greatest yacht trophy ever' is going on display in Maastricht. Commissioned by sailing playboy Gordon Bennett in 1894, it could be yours for half a million

Jonty Pearce

Today is Valentines Day. I know that any readers will be seeing this at least two days after this warm and loving day, but bear with me. I’m writing this…

Circumnavigation

Yachting Monthly was recently contacted to let us know about a new book, written in French and downloadable for free, recounting a circumnavigation in 1966-68. Guy Quiesse, the author, Claude…

The Ancient Mother (her description) was 92 this weekend. She remains a sprightly, bright, and upright example of good preservation, and it has become our habit to celebrate her birthday…

British Virgin Islands

Chris Beeson has gone to The Dogs, reached the Bitter End, even needed Painkillers – and never been happier than on charter in the British Virgin Islands

Antifoul

Some countries are threatening to ban the use of copper in antifouling by 2020 – but will other products take up the challenge? Duncan Kent reports

March 2016

March 2016 In your March 2016 issue:   SAILING SKILLS Expert on board: Navigate with Google Earth Satellite photos should be part of everyone’s navigation toolkit, says Tom Partridge A…