Yachting Monthly

Yachting monthly is at the heart of the British yachting market and is for people who actively sail their boats - whether cruising across the channel, around the coast or further a field in blue waters. It provides an entertaining mix of vital information for cruising yachtsmen with all levels of experience, which maximises their enjoyment, increases their skills and gives them the confidence to broaden their horizons.

FEELING SMUG

Mini Globe Race sailors now sailing across the Pacific to Fiji on Leg Two

Lymington Town Sailing Club celebrates first lady commodore

NEWS IN NUMBERS

RNLI, RYA, HM Coastguard urge sailors to ‘boost skills’ with new checklists

Salcombe goes electric

Largest ever Little Ships fleet to mark 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo

New brokers’ contract sets bar for buying and selling yachts

Tall ship brings DARWIN200 to Cape Town

St Katharine Docks marina to host Christopher Columbus flagship replica

LETTERS

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Yachting Monthly

What keeps you safe at sea?

What I wouldn’t give to be dry at last

BROADBLUE 346 • A prime example of how to squeeze a quart into a pint pot, the Broadblue 346 also demonstrates the versatility of twin hulls

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

ACCESS ALL ANCHORAGES • Ken Endean describes how standing your boat on its own two (or three) feet can open up a whole host of anchorages and harbours otherwise out of reach

‘THE ATLANTIC WAS TOUGH, BUT BEING PREPARED SAW US ACROSS’ • Experienced sailor James Kenning set off across the Atlantic with the ARC rally in November 2024, but a shredded sail, sargassum weed and a cracked rudder made him realise that only by being fully prepared can you prevent an issue from becoming a disaster

LESSONS LEARNED

EUROPEAN CUSTOMS • Cruising to Europe this summer? Make sure you know the rules for clearing in and out

CRUISING CROSSING THE CHANNEL TO EXPLORE BRITTANY • Nick Quirke crosses the English Channel for the first time to explore the intriguing coast of Brittany, welcoming many crew and sometimes sailing solo

Will we, won’t we? • Amy Kemp, husband James, their three kids, cockapoo, a violin, two dinghies, and a keyboard are about to set sail on their Farr 56 for a five-month adventure exploring the Norwegian fjords and the Swedish coast

CRUISING DOUBLE DUTCH • Haarlem and Hoorn are attractive alternatives to visiting Amsterdam by boat. A visit to the city is just an easy train ride away

ADVENTURE SONGBIRD SAILS AROUND THE PELOPONNESE • Steve and his wife Gael sail anti-clockwise round the Peloponnese, braving the legendary Cape Maleas along the way

WIN A BAG FULL OF SAILING KIT • WORTH OVER £1,000

CRUISING NOTES

YM’s Jon Amtrup joins SeaKeepers project

DIARY DATES

Ancient dreams and modern headaches – the Corinth Canal • Alex Hartley has transited the Corinth Canal more than 30 times in a season but every time it is still an awe-inspiring experience

Sailing Stars

BOOK CLUB • Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading

NEW GEAR • Dennis O’Neill rounds up the best of the latest marine products to enhance your sailing adventures

THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS • Nominated by YM columnist Libby Purves

SWAN 38 • Sparkman & Stephens’ Swan 38 from the 1970s is known as one of the all-time classic cruiser-racers for good reason, as David Harding discovers

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