Greg Bertram cruises up the Norwegian coast from Stavanger to the Lofoten Islands to explore the land of the midnight sun
Katy Stickland
Editor
Skippers’ Tips: Better lightwind sailing & engine monitoring
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com…
Curiosities at the chart makers Imray
Katy Stickland goes behind the scenes at Imray and discovers the treasures held by the nautical publisher
Discover the North Devon harbour of Ilfracombe
Dag Pike finds shelter from westerly breezes at Ilfracombe and discovers it is a must-visit for foodie cruisers
Erik Aanderaa: Viking of the high seas
Katy Stickland talks to Norwegian sailor Erik Aanderaa about why he searches out the worst weather the North Sea can throw at him and his Contessa 35
Skippers’ Tips: Pilotage with Google and rope sleeves
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com…
Can you help solve the mystery of the Sir Alec Rose scrolls?
Each handwritten scroll is 100ft long and provides details of Sir Alec Rose’s circumnavigation aboard his ketch Lively Lady and his life
Bente Yachts files for bankruptcy
The German boatbuilder Bente is looking for new investors after filing for bankruptcy earlier this month
Tributes to The Scottish Islands author Hamish Haswell-Smith
Sailor and painter Hamish Haswell-Smith, who was known for his bestselling book The Scottish Islands, has died aged 90
Is red light at night best?
Dag Pike considers the age-old adage that using red light preserves your night vision