J/Boats are known predominantly for their cruiser-racers, which usually lean rather more towards the racing side of the name than the cruising. The all new performance cruiser from J/Boats, however,…
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Preview: Grand Soleil 44P – performance to the fore
The new Grand Soleil 44P is marketed as an easy-to-cruise performance yacht that can deliver you to your destination in record time in a comfortable fashion. For those interested, the…
Preview: Hallberg-Rassy 400 – aft cockpit comfort
Popular ocean-going Swedish yacht company, Hallberg-Rassy has announced a new boat for the 2021 season, the Hallberg-Rassy 400. Hallberg-Rassy say the 400 is an aft cockpit boat with twin helms,…
Anchoring: 7 common problems solved
Yachting Monthly experts share the problems they have most often faced when anchoring, and how they troubleshoot their way out
Rope, rigging & deck gear: how to choose the right rope
Rope continues to develop every year. We take a look at the plethora of options on the market
Save the date: Pip Hare Ask Me Anything on YBW
British solo skipper Pip Hare will be the second guest to feature in the YBW forum Ask Me Anything series on Thursday 22 April
Boat rig checks: 18 ways to refine your yacht
Does your boats weather helm bother you, or does she go better on one tack than the other? Toby Heppell explains how to iron out the foibles with proper boat…
Summer cruising: the 40 best UK anchorages
Planning your summer sailing? Yachting Monthly experts share their favourite UK anchorages, with tips to make the most of your time afloat
Night sailing tips for first timers
Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing
Singlehanded sailing for the first time
Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board