The Ocean Cruising Club will host a rally for members and non-members, along Norway's rugged coastline to the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic in June 2016
Yachting Monthly
Jonty Pearce: Marina Life
At this time of year, especially on a rare warm winter fine day, I like to sit in Aurial’s cockpit and let my eye and mind wander over the marina…
Anchor lights: are you sure you’ll be seen?
With one all-round white anchor light, as most boats have, are you sure you'll be seen? Alastair Buchan asks if it’s time to update the COLREGS
February 2017
See what’s inside our January 2017 issue here… Sailing Skills Expert On Board: Expert radio skills Rescue is time-critical, so how do you distinguish between severe adversity and distress?…
Skipper’s tips – How to leave a raft
Tom Cunliffe has assessed hundreds of sailors for the RYA Yachtmaster exam. He shares a few skipper's tips with us...
Jonty Pearce: Seduction of the sea
The physical aspect of on board romance is a subject rarely covered by the yachting press. We know many sailors do participate in a bit of nookie afloat, but few…
Edinburgh Marina development approved
A 300-berth marina and community boatyard close to the centre of Edinburgh has been approved after an initial rejection earlier in 2015
30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up
Over 1,100 participants completed the 30th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers in 2015. Alongside record-breaking passage times were a dismasting, a sinking yacht and a marriage proposal
New passport rules in Turkey could catch sailors out
Turkey has just announced more stringent passport requirements for visitors, and the changes could catch out regular or long-term sailors in the country
Newquay civilian search and rescue helicopter service launched
The Newquay civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service will operate from the new Coastguard SAR base at Cornwall Airport Newquay from January 2016