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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Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot, answers a reader's question. This month, how to cope with a prop wrap

Sadler 29, Nimbus, is on passage from North Shields to Grimsby when the engine falters and cuts out. Skipper, Tim, …Continue reading »

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