Theo Stocker

SAILING SKILLS Sail all winter 25 tips for keeping your boat prepped, your crew warm and the adventures flowing this winter Electric revolution Hybrid boats are here to stay. We…

The best skippers ... the editor's welcome to the November issue of Yachting Monthly

SAILING SKILLS Conquering Biscay This notorious stretch of water is a satisfying rite of passage. We explore how best to tackle it Weird winds How hills affect the weather at…

Following the dismasting of his Biscay 36 yacht Hanley Energy Endurance and subsequent rescue by Australian frigate HMAS Ballarat, Gregor McGuckin has arrived in Rockingham, Perth, Australia. At a press…

SAILING SKILLS Windvane steering How it works, how to use it and why wind-powered steering makes sense for coastal cruisers Predict and avoid fog Coping with fog isn’t fun, but…

SAILING SKILLS Expert on board Fouled prop? We find out how to dive under your boat, and why every sailor needs to be prepared Learning curve ‘I was rescued 13…

Unremarkable in any other context, the boats lining up for the start of the Golden Globe Race in July were, by their presence in Les Sables-d’Olonne, quite extraordinary. Heading off…