Freedom 35 review See the May 2016 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test What’s she like to sail? If you’ve never sailed a Freedom, it’s a little daunting…
Chris Beeson
How to sail in light winds
Try a few of our 11 easy tweaks when you find yourself in light winds, says Tim Bartlett. You might not need the engine just yet…
A cruising guide to Madeira
Whether it’s winter sun, ocean sailing or just a wild time, Madeira has a lot to offer. Chris Beeson reports
Charter weather – when to sail where
Meteorologist Dr Simon Keeling’s guide to help you find the fair weather of the world for your chosen charter
Stealth Tax on Sailing
Financially strapped UK Government seeks to tap new revenue streams and sailing is in the crosshairs. Is there a tax bullet coming our way?
Monohull or multihull: which is best for blue water?
As former editor of Yachting World, David Glenn has plenty of experience of both monohull and multihull cruising. Here he weighs up the pros and cons
Going astern with twin, long and fin keels
Different hull types demand different tactics. Tom Cunliffe shows you how to avoid embarrassment next time you’re at the helm of an unfamiliar yacht
Clipper Race crew member evacuated
Suspected fracture forces yacht UNICEF to suspend Clipper Race participation and divert to Qingdao
Reasons to be paranoid about diesel
As emission regulations tighten up and diesel gets more biocontent, Nigel Calder warns of potentially dire consequences for new yacht engines
USED BOAT: Bavaria 34
If you’re looking for your first coastal cruiser, this boat should be on your list. Duncan Kent takes a 15-year-old Bavaria 34 out for a blustery spin and explains why