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When John Quinn’s boat was knocked down in the 1993 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, his harness broke and he…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks What to do with difficult crew…

Line-handling is an often neglected skill on which the safety of your boat and crew depends when tying up. Harry…

Safety and performance improved hugely when Mike Reynolds reduced the size of his mainsail and re-configured the systems controlling it…

Transiting the Panama canal was an epic milestone for Andy and Julie Pag. It required practical seamanship, bureaucratic navigation and…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks if you should squeeze over a…

Chartplotters are an amazing aid, but can detract from your real-world pilotage if not used with caution, says Justin Morton…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks if steering failure means a Mayday…

Are swinging moorings better than marinas? Ken Endean outlines everything you need to know for life on a buoy Who…

Kate Hayward is sailing around the world with her partner. She explains to Yachting Monthly why she opts for six-hour…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they would set sail if…

You may never have heard of agonic and isogonic lines, but they are the secret behind what your compass tells…

There’s a lot to think about when planning an Atlantic crossing, but Simon Hardaker found breaking it down helped make…

Martin Watts explains how to reduce the friction on the reefing lines of newer yachts and improve your single-line reefing…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they should cross an ocean…

Setting off on a sail is easy, but planning a cruise that keeps your options open and ensures the enjoyment…

Mooring fore and aft can be a fiddly process, never more so than in Cornwall’s Polperro. If you can do…

Making your yacht as easy to see as possible makes collision avoidance much easier for large vessels, says merchant seaman…

To go sailing in Italy is a must for every sailor. Italy is one of the most versatile and attractive…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they should risk a short…

While the Caribbean Islands are generally a very safe destination, high-profile incidents can quickly leave travellers wondering what lurks beneath…

Dear sailors and sailing lovers! Looking for some fresh ideas on what simple meals to prepare during your sailing holiday?…

Sailing apps can be very useful while at sea. Technology has advanced so much that we can now fully relax…

Whenever I am asked to describe a sailing holiday, I find myself somewhat challenged. That’s probably because I have a…

No-one wants to end up in a liferaft, but if push comes to shove, your chances of survival are greatly…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how to deal with an unwell…

Ivar Dedekam author of Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning gives his guide on tensioning a yacht’s wire or rod rigging…

Theo Stocker is put through his paces on an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore prep week, before taking the exam itself. Find…

Mike Morgan offers advice on how to improve power management on a yacht and preserve precious amps for those that…

In an age of digital navigation and walk ashore pontoons, how hard can the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore be? Theo Stocker…