A solidly built cruiser with a sporty edge and twin-keel option, Hunter’s Channel 31 has been impressing since her launch 22 years ago. David Harding sails one to find out
Yachting Monthly
Sailor’s Heart: Book review
Sailor's Heart is an absorbing novel which highlights the resilience and endurance of those who served on the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War, says Julia Jones
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There are thousands islands in the UK and Ireland. Our experts pick the 10 best islands to sail to this summer
Finding Inspiration: Editor’s Letter March 2022
How often do you refine what works on your boat? Theo Stocker provides some food for thought as he introduces the March 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly
Royal Cruising Club: Treasure Trove
Ben Lowings delves into the journals of the Royal Cruising Club to discover how yachting has changed over the decades
Yachting Monthly March 2022 – on sale 03 February 2022
Inside the March 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Man overboard recovery – the skills and gear that really work for sailing couples, push button sailing tech to make life afloat…
Free digital nautical charts: are they any good?
Sam Fortescue looks at ways to slash the cost of digital nautical charts with his guide to the best sources of free chart data
New gear: Solentmet weather app
The new Solentmet weather app has been developed specifically for the latest versions of Android and iOS. It should work seamlessly on most popular phones. The app is entirely free…
Best anchors: 8 new generation designs suitable for every boat
Good ground tackle and understanding how to anchor properly opens up the option to stay overnight in stunning bays and creeks, away from costly marinas and expensive harbour moorings. And…
Kirsten Neuschafer sailing halfway around the world for Golden Globe start
Golden Globe Race skipper Kirsten Neuschafer is about to make landfall in Cape Town, having sailed from Canada. She will then sail to France for the race start