Sam Shrives contends with sea ice and an amorous walrus during a three-month cruise from Norway across the Barents Sea to Svalbard. The article was runner-up in the 2021 Brian…
Katy Stickland
Deputy Editor
What does boat insurance cover?
What does boat insurance cover and why do boat owners need it? Mike Taylor reveals what lies behind this outlay
Returned Goods Relief conditions to be waived
The three year condition for Returned Goods Relief for recreational boats is to be dropped by the Government. It will only apply to vessels which have been based in the…
Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe
As Europe begins to open up again for cruising, Lu Heikell looks at the implications of Brexit on UK sailors cruising to the EU, and what steps they need to…
Captain Coconut Mark Sinclair sets out to finish his 2018 GGR
Captain Coconut Mark Sinclair has resumed his 2018 Golden Globe Race voyage, and will be sailing his Lello 34, Coconut solo from Australia to Les Sables d'Olonne
Yachting Monthly January 2022 – on sale 9 December 2021
Inside the January 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly you will find hints and tips to park like a pro when mooring astern in tricky berths, the latest remote monitoring tech…
Sailing in the Arctic: how to cruise to the far north
Once you’ve experienced the beauty and peace of sailing in the Arctic, you’ll want to return again and again. Andrew Wilkes explains how to make the dream a reality…
Sailing the French canals: lessons learned
From buying a suitable yacht to negotiating 371 locks, three tunnels and travelling 1,400 miles from Fareham, Lizzy Bolan shares the highs and lows of navigating the French canals
Tribord LJ 150N lifejacket recalled
French sailing brand Tribord is recalling its Tribord LJ 150N lifejacket due to a safety defect on the harness. Customers will be given a full refund
On the shoulders of a giant: the legacy of Sir Peter Blake
Twenty years after the death of her father Sir Peter Blake, Sarah-Jane Blake reflects on his legacy and the influence he has had on her life