A strong easterly is forecast for the Isles of Scilly—should the crew of Odette risk sailing there to beat the blow, or heed the local skipper’s warning?
Sigma 33, Odette, is cruising the West Country in August and hoping to get to the Scillies. Skippered by Michelle, …Continue reading »
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Crewing on other boats is a great way to explore new places, sail new boats and meet new people, but it isn’t without its pitfalls, says Anna Bingham
We’re all different. We have diverse aims, agendas and ways of getting there. All of them are right. So, what …Continue reading »
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Some boats need persuasion to make to windward, so tweaking the sails to best advantage can make all the difference. David Harding offers a few tips
Who doesn’t just love heeling over, bouncing up and down, getting cold and wet and pointing in a direction that …Continue reading »
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Each month Yachting Monthly's new resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month what would you do with engine failure in the Thames?
Jenny and James, who both hold the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal qualification, are en route to St Katharine Docks in London …Continue reading »
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Each month Yachting Monthly's new resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a reader's question. This month will this anchorage be safe to stay in overnight?
Louise and Julia are cruising the north east of the UK on their Grand Soleil 43. They seize a brief …Continue reading »
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Most online pundits are wrong and you don’t need a long keel to go offshore, reckons Mike Morgan, who makes the case for modern production yachts
As an addict of YouTube sailing channels, I am surprised at the amount of misinformation surrounding the ocean capabilities of …Continue reading »
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