Skipper’s Cockpit Navigation Guide is useful for crew members of different abilities and a useful aide-memoire for everyone on board, particularly if some systems are unfamiliar, says Julia Jones
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The Brilliant Abyss: book review
The Brilliant Abyss is a beautifully written and highly engaging book which takes the reader to the depths of the sea bed, says Julia Jones
Waterside pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland
Waterside pubs have long been a part of sailing tradition. Yachting Monthly experts recommend 10 of the best pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland
A River in Borneo: book review
Richard Woodman's fictional swansong, A River in Borneo, is a gripping page turner set in Malaysian and Indonesian waters during the 19th century. It is Woodman at his best, says…
The Dinghy Cruising Companion: book review
The Dinghy Cruising Companion is a beautifully written account for both yachtsmen and dinghy sailors, evoking the romance and solitude of sailing, says Julia Jones
Through France via the Inland Waterways: book review
If you are planning to cruise through France to the Med this season, then Through France via the Inland Waterways is essential reading, says Julia Jones
British Naval Trawlers and Drifters in Two World Wars: Book Review
For those who relish pouring over technical drawings of boats, British Naval Trawlers and Drifters in Two World Wars will be a treat, says Julia Jones
Reeds Marine Distance Tables: book review
Reeds Marine Distance Tables is easy to use and will fascinate the cruising sailor and amateur geographer, says Julia Jones
Marine gas safety: checks for peace of mind on board
Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares the simple checks you should do on board to make sure your gas installation is safe
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