Sailing is brilliant for children and if done well, can give them a lifelong passion for being on the water. Photo: Mawgan Grace

When Mawgan Grace first took his daughter sailing, he discovered how beneficial it was to share his passion

We’ve all caught the sailing bug at some stage in our lives but for me it came relatively late and …Continue reading »

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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers question. This month it's all about pinching upwind

Mark and Tanya are heading south- west down the Needles Channel in their Beneteau 40.7, Swift. They’ve been close-hauled in …Continue reading »

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Start with a decent anchor that you know and trust, is big enough for the boat and fits your boat roller

Anchoring is different for every boat, but having a process that everyone is happy with is key to feeling secure on the hook, says Lars Hellman

Anchoring is like a religion. There are a number of beliefs and within every belief there are varieties and interpretations. …Continue reading »

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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot take on a YM readers question. This month tackling a drying channel

Tim and Josh have found a space for their Bowman 40, Artemis, which has a 1.5m draught, at Treluggan Boatyard …Continue reading »

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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 rigged as sloops and fitted with a genoa on a …Continue reading »

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Keeping on top of a rodent problem is essential but can be challenging when at sea. Photo: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

What are the most effective humane methods of keeping rodents off your boat? Chris Taylor explores the options

Among the many things that keep a skipper awake at night, few are as unwelcome as the pitter-patter of tiny …Continue reading »

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Entering the water is a serious step and should not be done in open water. Photo: Stuart Anthony / Alamy Stock Photo

Learning how to free a fouled propeller from fishing lines can prevent a catastrophic shipwreck during a cruise.

Whether snagged suddenly in the middle of a channel, or a drifting target for shipping, or close to a lee …Continue reading »

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A wave over the deck or a rain shower can be enough to start the process of hypothermia. Photo: Nick Leather

Being too hot or too cold at sea can quickly turn a sailing trip into a disaster. Here are some ways you can stay safe on the water in different temperatures

Extremes of temperature whilst sailing affect not only our comfort but may have a significant effect on health and wellbeing. …Continue reading »

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Deadman's Beach, BVI. Photo: Stuart H Newberger

Spending winter in the tropics is a dream, but cruising the Caribbean may test your ability to handle unexpected gear failures.

During the spring of 2024, a friend of mine delivered my 41ft Moody sloop from Annapolis to American Yacht Harbor …Continue reading »

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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers sailing question. This month, what to do if someone anchors too close?

Clara, Fi and Ahmed are cruising north Brittany on Clara’s Rival 34, Grace. Clara is a recently-qualified Coastal Skipper, and …Continue reading »

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