The most experienced skipper to sign up for the Golden Globe Race 2022, multiple solo circumnavigator David Scott Cowper explains why he is taking part in the longest yacht race…
Heavy weather sailing: everything you need to know
Robin Davie: Golden Globe Race 2022 Skipper
Solo race veteran Robin Davie is determined to be on the start line of the 2022 Golden Globe Race. He talked to Katy Stickland about his preparations and how he…
Storm sailing: ‘The boat was slammed over and water poured in’
Randall Reeves leaves the storm jib in its bag while braving the Southern Ocean to prove that speed is safety when storm sailing
Jon Sanders: The way of the world
Jon Sanders has circumnavigated the world 11 times. Elaine Bunting finds out what drives him to keep seeking out the solace of the sea
Yachting Monthly January 2021 – on sale 3 December
Inside the January issue of Yachting Monthly you will find boat tests, sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more
How to cope with gusts and squalls
Spikes in wind strength can range from a blustery sail to survival conditions. Dag Pike explains how to predict which it will be and what to do when the wind…
Vendee Globe sailor Pip Hare on taking on a race she can’t win
Pip Hare talks to Elaine Bunting about the long road to fulfilling her Vendée dream
Blustery conditions – Editor’s letter November 2020
Fatalism, fear or focus. The current global pandemic continues to provide ample opportunity for parallels to sailing.
Yachting Monthly November 2020 – on sale 8 October
The November issue of Yachting Monthly is full to the gunwales with sailing skills, cruising adventures and reviews of the latest boats and sailing gear. SAILING SKILLS Gusts & squalls…
Heavy weather sailing: preparing for extreme conditions
Alastair Buchan and other expert ocean cruisers explain how best to prepare when you’ve been ‘caught out’ and end up heavy weather sailing