Solo skipper Billy Brannan lost his home when his 34ft yacht Helena was knocked down, rolled and dismasted during an Atlantic storm - and the rescue itself proved to be…
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A generous community – Editor’s letter September 2020
I doubt many of us would sail today had someone not introduced us to sailing, whether in an old wooden dinghy, a Contessa 32 across the North Sea, or a…
Renowned Arctic sailor & Yachting Monthly journalist Brian Black dies
Tributes have been paid to yachting journalist and regular Yachting Monthly contributor Brian Black, who has tragically died in an accident
Jonty Pearce: ‘Core’, it’s nice to be sailing again
Sailing again at last! Jony Pearce relishes his first proper cruise of the season visiting some nearby anchorages in Wales
How to earn money while you sail
Ever dreamed of giving up the rat race and working remotely from the deck of your yacht? Elena Manighetti and Ryan Osborne earn an income from their laptops while cruising…
Sailing La Vagabonde: A cruising life on You Tube
Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde make a living cruising the world and capturing it on film for their 1.43 million subscribers
Passage planning: Paper or electric?
We tend to consider paper charts the most reliable means of passage planning, but both electronic and paper options offer different useful features, as Bruce Jacobs explains
‘Irresistible’ Toberdenny Harbour, Ireland
Norman Kean finds complete seclusion at Toberdenny Harbour in unspoilt County Galway on the west coast of Ireland
St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
St Agnes is a magical place, the last point of land before the Bishop Rock Lighthouse and the open Atlantic Ocean beyond. It is really two islands, the main island…
Masterclass: How to lead a happy crew
Toby Heppell gets advice on skippering with friends and family from Pete Goss, Dee Caffari and Conrad Humphreys