Yachting Monthly
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Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeForget good company, give me a crew who can fix the head! – Libby Purves Eye trauma is a risk from debris during boat maintenance as well as from flogging sails and ropes. Photo: Mbbirdy, Getty From making tea to spotting 180° steering blunders, Libby Purves reflects on what truly makes a gre
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeMad dash to the start line: How Swedish solo skipper Pär Nyman got Golden Globe Race-ready in under a year Photo by Per Schjelderup Swedish solo skipper Pär Nyman explains how he prepared for the Golden Globe Race in just a year, and the role of mental health in offshore solo sailing ‘I keep pinching myself in the arm to make
Yachting MonthlyNorthern Europe‘The joy is the journey’: How Golden Globe Race skipper Andrea Lodolo went from private equity to solo sailing Andrea Lodolo / GGR 2026 Weeks out from the race's start, skipper Andrea Lodolo shares the joy of sailing solo, and how a dramatic lifestyle change brought him to the 2026 Golden Globe Race Andrea Lodolo is two weeks out
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeSailing the Plymouth area: ‘We felt our way in over the shoaling flats and anchored in the evening light’ The youngsters took charge on the sail to the Yealm. Photo: Jane Russell Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell explores some special places by sailing in the Plymouth area Plymouth Westwards fr
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWhy two headsails are better than one What are the pros and cons of a double headsail rig? And what are the options to possibly convert from the usual sloop to a double headsail configuration? The vast majority of production sailing boats these days are rigg
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeSuit yourself and your sailing with Visicover boat insurance With minimum fuss you can get a quote for your boat online that promises to be flexible, adjustable and competitively priced Time spent thinking about things other than improving or using the boat is considered time wast
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeHow to protect your eyes, face, and skin at sea The feeling of sun and wind on our faces is a magical part of sailing, but we need to take protecting our eyes and the skin around them seriously, says Richard Newsom The sea is a beautiful but harsh environment. It requ
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeStop obsessing over forecasts: My cure for sailing’s analysis paralysis – Lu Heikell The chart table is now aft facing, but is still large enough for leisure folio charts. Having a multifunction display and chartplotter to hand is useful for navigation, seeing instrument data, and controlling networked d
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeYour Southampton International Boat Show 2026 Preview We take a closer look at the key boat launches, new gear, events and attractions that make the UK’s annual national boat show a must for all sailors The days are still often warm, the season not yet over, and a whole hos
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeBuilder of Dragons and friend to royalty: The life of Peter Wilson Sharp-tongued, generous, and a legendary boatbuilder; Dick Durham pays tribute to Aldeburgh's unforgettable Peter Wilson Between the rooftops I spotted a white-sailed yacht close-hauled and heading north. Ebb must be awa
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeHow new tech could solve the end-of-life boat crisis – a five point plan Regional initiatives in the UK to clean up and prevent owners from abandoning end-of-life boats simply show that the Government and the marine industry have their heads in the sand, says Barry Pickthall Recently in Yacht
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeNew bigger, smarter, yachts that are built for distance We take a look at the latest blue-water focussed yacht launches this year which are growing in both length and volume with every season Whether you are looking to cross oceans short-handed or simply demand more space, po
Yachting MonthlyNorthern Europe4 new high-volume cruisers pushing interior limits From step-free decks to apartment-sized saloons, modern production yachts are pushing interior space further than ever before Production yacht design has entered a new era where volume is no longer a dirty word for tradi
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeSailing Meerlust: The Unexpected Early Retirement That Turned into a Honeymoon Moored in Lagos in late October, aboard their new Contest 50CS, Alexendar Saul and wife Peggy had not packed enough winter clothing! Both Alex and Peggy laugh when sharing their dilemma. ‘We haven’t quite made the decisi
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeThe terrifying and beautiful reality of yachting through the Middle East Anna and Angus cast off from New Zealand three years ago on an extensive circumnavigation, sailing across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives. To get to Europe, a difficult decision awaited: extend the voyage an extra 17,00
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeSailing the Shipping Forecast: ‘A distant swell reminded us how lucky we were to have it so good’ Lulworth Cove is beautifully enclosed but is susceptible to swell from the south. Photo: Francisco Martinez / Alamy Stock Photo Jane Russell navigates the changing weather patterns along the South Coast as she sails the
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