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…
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How to make a VHF radio Mayday call & Pan Pan call
When you need help, make sure you and your crew know exactly what to say when making a Mayday or distress call, says Andy Du Port
How a PLB saved my life when I was knocked overboard
Solo yachtsman Nigel Fox's life was saved by a PLB when he was knocked overboard by stormy seas off the north coast of Australia
Yachting Monthly June 2021 – on sale 29 April
Inside the June issue of Yachting Monthly you will find tips for sailing in light airs, an incredible tale from a solo MOB survivor, 10 Best wildlife cruises, gear tests…
Shakedown skills and drills for the start of the season
After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
Singlehanded sailing for the first time
Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board
Man overboard: tactics that really work for couples
The YM team get wet to see how well the MOB process works for shorthanded sailing. Here are our findings...
8 safety lessons from 2019
A good sailor learns from experience, or better, from the experiences of others. Theo Stocker looks back to see what seamanship and safety lessons we can take from this year’s…
Clipper Ventures: ‘We did not ignore previous MAIB recommendations’
Clipper Ventures, which runs the Clipper Round the World Race, has said the safety of crew is and remains its 'highest priority'. The MAIB has just published the report into…
Skippers’ Tips: Clever waypoints & rigging fatigue
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor