After a navigation error leads to a 4-knot grounding in the Hebrides, Rachael Sprot explains how to assess hull damage and manage the crew
Emma and Karl are cruising the Outer Hebrides aboard their Sweden 390, Vision. They put the boat on autopilot after …Continue reading »
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Expert Rachael Sprot tackles a mid-channel crisis: Helen and Mark are over-pressed with a jammed furler and rising winds. What's the move?
Helen and Mark sail their Halberg Rassy 34, Gemini, in the Bristol Channel. They’ve left Padstow at high water at …Continue reading »
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Many cruising sailors can’t think of anything worse than charging round the cans, but it can make you a far better cruising sailor, says Nigel Lloyd
As a committed cruiser of 30 years, I often wondered what the point of yacht racing was. There seemed to …Continue reading »
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Understanding how ropes are made and used for running rigging will help you knot, splice and care for them better
To master the practical aspects of knotting and ropework, it is important to learn a little about the materials, tools …Continue reading »
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Pete Goss was enchanted by the Isles of Scilly, but deliberately going aground still feels unnatural, so he’s outlined how he does it...
With life pulled in too many directions we’ve come to the conclusion that any window of opportunity must be buttered …Continue reading »
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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident skills expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month, what lifejackets should you have for offshore cruising
Father and daughter Richard and Lisa have recently bought a Sigma 33 to be kept on the east coast for …Continue reading »
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Society and sailing have both changed dramatically in 60 years. We explore how new tech and yacht design influence our approach to cruising
Bob Dylan’s ageless song was released at about the same time as I started sailing yachts. Its aim was to …Continue reading »
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Every month Yachting Monthly's resident skills expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month how would you try to avoid this tidal marina collision?
Roscoff Marina is one of the few all-tide ports in North Brittany. However, whilst it doesn’t have any depth restrictions, …Continue reading »
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Extend the life of sails with these sail care basics, and chose the best sail types and materials for your cruising style.
High-tech laminate sails may sound appealing, but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long …Continue reading »
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