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Yachting MonthlyNorthern Europe‘We were welcomed on a narrow approach by the resident seals’ – Sailing the Irish Sea Navigating thick fog banks in the Irish Sea brought surprise animal visitors and a sourdough baking crisis that rapidly depleted the boat's gas. Wexford Harbour at dawn, County Wexford, Ireland.
Yachting MonthlyNorthern Europe‘The gale-force mistake that nearly made my wife hate sailing forever’ – Yachting lessons learnt Richard chose Loch Tay to show his partner Maxi how great sailing can be. His lessons proved unforgettable.
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeHow to make sailing fun for all the family When Mawgan Grace first took his daughter sailing, he discovered how beneficial it was to share his passion Sailing is brilliant for children and if done well, can give them a lifelong passion for…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWhat are the real costs when you buy a very cheap (or even free) yacht? Richard Rogers reveals the true cost of how much he spent rebuilding his 'bargain' yacht, and asks if it has been worth all the effort Out-of-season sailing attracts us.
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeYachting skills: To pinch or not to pinch 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…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeMCA tells maritime sector to plan for life without GPS The UK government is advising yachtsmen, ship owners, ports and all those involved in the maritime sector to plan for operations without GPS, as spoofing, jamming, signal loss and interference in…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeRNLI Controversy explained: Sailors speak out in support of RNLI and volunteers Everything you need to know about the recent protests directed against RNLI volunteers after the lifesaving charity aided asylum seekers in the English Channel, and what it all means for sailors 4…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWhy I’ll always choose romantic hull lines over practical comfort – Libby Purves Why staring at other people’s hulls at the Southampton Boat Show remains a sailor’s greatest pastime This month sees the Southampton International Boat Show, that end-of-summer opportunity for the…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeCruising craic on Scotland’s West Coast: Enjoying Scottish seclusion in the ‘jewel of the Highlands’ Scotland’s west coast provided John and friends with craic and memories aplenty. Here's their experience. Clouds shroud the Knoydart peninsula as the royal sailors enjoy Scottish seclusion.
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeARC Baltic rally returns – five countries, four weeks: ‘There are delightfully quiet natural harbours everywhere’ The ARC Baltic rally returns after a seven-year gap. The fleet sailed through many beautiful destinations, visiting Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and the stunning Finnish archipelago On tour in…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeSmall upgrades, big impact: The best new gear at Southampton Boat Show New products on display at September’s Southampton Boat Show The Southampton Boat Show 2022 is held at Mayflower Park While the towering luxury yachts and sleek hulls at Mayflower Park do tend to…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeCruising the Baie de Seine: ‘Arrival in Dives marina is hard-earned thanks to the sandbanks, but it’s well worth it’ Author of the new Shell Channel Pilot, Rachael Sprot, highlights one of the most underrated cruising grounds in the English Channel Port-en-Bessin: turn hard to starboard through the lock for the…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWinners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards The best marine equipment and services as chosen by the sailing public have been announced at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWhat’s better for sailing, wheel or tiller steering? Dick McClary give us his expert opinion on the benefits of tiller steering over wheel-driven boats There is a lot you can change on board a yacht, but the method of steering – wheel or tiller – is…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeCharting her own course: How Rachael Sprot stepped up to write the iconic Shell Channel Pilot Talented sailor and skipper, Rachael Sprot, sailed more than 100,000 miles before becoming the author of the new Shell Channel Pilot Producing a new edition of the Shell Channel Pilot after the…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeThe Woolverstone Project: ‘On Monday mornings I come alive’ – Sailing Charity of the Month This month, Paul Heiney nominates The Woolverstone Project as our charity of the month. Here are the wonderful things the organisation is doing for disabled adult sailors Wheelyboat on the River…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeWhat it’s like sailing for a greater good as a citizen scientist High-latitude sailor and environmental campaigner Jon Amtrup explores how sailors can help protect the ocean through being citizen scientists Sailors, like the Copeland family, above, explore places…
Yachting MonthlyNorthern EuropeHow do you navigate a drying channel when the charts disagree? 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…
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