Portishead Lifeboat Trust, which was set up 20 years ago to provide a lifeboat service on the Severn Estuary, was formally adopted by the RNLI today
Yachting Monthly
Skipper’s tips – steer into the seas
SKIPPER’S TIPS 1. Steer into the seas In these days of autopilots and electronic routes, the natural mindset is always to make the shortest distance between two points. In heavy…
The sea shanty is reborn!
The sea shanty is reborn by mad mountaineers The Wild Bunch with 'Dodo's Delight' featuring YM contributor Rev Bob Shepton
2018 Golden Globe Race announced
50th anniversary celebrated with a re-run of the race in similar low-tech boats
Jury Steering
How would you get back to safety if your rudder was carried away? Chris Beeson tests three jury steering techniques on the water
Classic Camper & Nicholson yacht free to a good home
Sylphida is currently stored at Treluggan Marina, just outside Plymouth, and she’s been there for about 20 months. She’s looking a little tired after all that time in storage, but…
Dreaming of blue water cruising?
Those dreaming about sailing off into the sunset can explore blue water cruising boats, talk to experts who have lived the dream and meet likeminded sailors – all for free
Weston Martyr: The £200 Millionaire
Smith stood five foot five in his boots, weighed nearly 10 stone in his winter clothes and an overcoat, and he had a flat chest and a round stomach. Smith…
Propeller rope cutter test
At best, a rope around the propeller is inconvenient. At worst, it’s deadly. Emrhys Barrell tests seven rope cutters to find out if they cut it
Libby Purves podcast: May 2015
“The commodore, presumably, would take on the role of Prime Minister” Voting time! With the new fixed-term rule, General Election day approaches with all the fearful inevitability of Low Water…