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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC
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‘The gale-force mistake that nearly made my wife hate sailing forever’ – Yachting lessons learnt

Richard and Maxi have found their Mediterranean idyll, but it hasn’t always been blue skies. Photo: Richard Thomson Richard chose Loch Tay to show his partner Maxi how great sailing can be. His lessons proved unforgettable. Greece, 2024 – first light breaks, the anchor is catted, and Namika’s bow blows ever so gently off with the …Continue reading » The post ‘The gale-force mistake that nearly made my wife hate sailing forever’ – Yachting lessons learnt appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How to make sailing fun for all the family

Sailing is brilliant for children and if done well, can give them a lifelong passion for being on the water. Photo: Mawgan Grace When Mawgan Grace first took his daughter sailing, he discovered how beneficial it was to share his passion We’ve all caught the sailing bug at some stage in our lives but for me it came relatively late and …Continue reading » The post How to make sailing fun for all the family appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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Yachting 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 their Beneteau 40.7, Swift. They’ve been close-hauled in …Continue reading » The post Yachting skills: To pinch or not to pinch appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How to anchor for a good night’s sleep

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 » The post How to anchor for a good night’s sleep appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How 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 has a 1.5m draught, at Treluggan Boatyard …Continue reading » The post How do you navigate a drying channel when the charts disagree? appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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Why two headsails are better than one

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 » The post Why two headsails are better than one appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How to humanely keep rodents off your boat

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 » The post How to humanely keep rodents off your boat appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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Essential tips to survive a sudden emergency: How to free a boat’s propeller from rope or fishing gear

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 » The post Essential tips to survive a sudden emergency: How to free a boat’s propeller from rope or fishing gear appeared first on Yachting Mon

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How to deal with heat and cold at sea

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 » The post How to deal with heat and cold at sea appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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‘There is no such thing as too much preparation’: Cruising the British Virgin Islands

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 » The post ‘There is no such thing as too much preparation’: Cruising the British Virgin Islands appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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What to do if someone anchors too close to your boat?

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 » The post What to do if someone anchors too close to your boat? appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How to deal with a prop wrap

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 » The post How to deal with a prop wrap appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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How having a checklist could save you and your boat

Having thorough, easy-to-use checklists for all situations and emergency processes on board can dramatically reduce failures and improve safety for all on board, says Tom Sanders Would it sound far-fetched if I told you a simple piece of paper could save your boat from expensive breakages …Continue reading » The post How having a checklist could save you and your boat appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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Without AIS, would you cross this line of shipping?

Every month Yahchitng Monthly's resident expert answers a reader's question. This month, Mike and Linda ask if it's wise to cross a shipping lane without AIS Mike and Linda are crossing the Channel from Poole to St Peter Port via the Alderney Race in their Bavaria …Continue reading » The post Without AIS, would you cross this line of shipping? appeared first on Yachting Monthly.

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‘We were battered by Force 7 winds for 24 hours’: The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race

A raucous welcome awaited in Treguier. Photo: Getty With a combined age of 140, two intrepid ex-dinghy racers sailed in the Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race 2025 The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle is a single- or double-handed offshore race from Falmouth to Kinsale (Eire) to Treguier (Brittany) …Continue reading » The post ‘We were battered by Force 7 winds for 24 hours’: The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race appeared first on Yachting Monthly.