It is easy to buy the cheapest liferaft and then forget about it, but do you know how to use it and what's actually inside? Theo Stoker met Survitec's Matthew…
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The best sailing films and documentaries chosen by the YM team
The Yachting Monthly editorial team reveal their pick of the best sailing films and documentaries to keep you entertained in the weeks to come. Feel free to share your favourites…
Tried & Tested: Scrubbis Hull Cleaning System
The Scrubbis hull cleaning system enables an owner to clean their hull while it’s in the water. Does it work? Graham Snook tests the system to find out
Tried & Tested: Flir One
Thermal-imaging cameras were once the preserve of the military. Now you can get one that clips to your phone
Tested : 12 Bosun’s Chairs for climbing masts
Dangling many metres above the deck isn’t the time to find out that your bosun’s chair cuts off the blood supply to your legs. However, most of our mast-climbing devices…
7 mast climbing methods and gear on test
It must have been a wise man who once said that: ‘A fear of heights is illogical. A fear of falling, on the other hand, is prudent and evolutionary.’ Perhaps…
Sailing through overfalls: how to sail safely through them
Overfalls should be respected but they don’t always have to be avoided. Ken Endean explains how to handle them
How to choose the right anchor
Which of the many anchor designs is best for your boat? Vyv Cox helps you choose the best anchor for your style of cruising