Some boats are better in breezes than others, but a better understanding of your boat can keep you sailing for longer, says Julian Wolfram
sailing skills
‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully’
Ken Endean advises 'Consider, Communicate and Connect' when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents
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
Anchoring: 7 common problems solved
Yachting Monthly experts share the problems they have most often faced when anchoring, and how they troubleshoot their way out
Boat rig checks: 18 ways to refine your yacht
Does your boats weather helm bother you, or does she go better on one tack than the other? Toby Heppell explains how to iron out the foibles with proper boat…
Summer calling – Editor’s letter April 2021
Inevitably, once polished seamanship skills will have lost some of their lustre when we do get back on the water... Theo Stocker introduces the April 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly April 2021 – on sale 4 March
Inside the April issue of Yachting Monthly you will find a focus on 'green' issues, plus shakedown sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more
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
How to: moor a yacht alongside
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. Mooring a boat alongside securely will make manoeuvring easier, protect the boat in strong weather and give you peace of mind, says Rubicon…
Lessons learned from abandoning ship mid Atlantic
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…