With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue
Yachting Monthly
Flare disposal day at Brighton Marina
Out of date flares can be disposed of at a flare disposal day at Brighton Marina. There will also be a chance to have lifejackets checked by the RNLI
More Lives than a Ship’s Cat: book review
More Lives than a Ship's Cat is a well researched biography exploring of the wartime naval career of Mick Stoke. A fascinating read, says Julia Jones
Torpedoes, Tea and Medals: book review
Torpedoes, Tea and Medals is a fascinating account into the life of the highly decorated Second World War RNVR officer, Jake Wright, says Julia Jones
Deep Water: book review of Emma Bamford’s new novel
Deep Water is a dark psychological thriller with a sailing couple at its heart. Absorbing, says Julia Jones
Sailing thrillers to escape with this holiday
The escapism of sailing thrillers can be a real draw, especially over the holiday period. Julia Jones reviews some of the latest releases
Mervyn Wheatley: One last adventure
OSTAR veteran Mervyn Wheatley ponders the changes in sailing through his decades-long career
Najad 390: A pedigree cruiser for serious sailing
Thirty-nine feet is often thought of as the golden size for short-handed cruising. Rachael Sprot tests the Najad 390 to find out if it hits the mark
Crazy or sane? Record attempt for the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic
Andrew Bedwell is planning to smash the record for sailing the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic. His vessel, Big C is just over 1m/3.2ft long
1979 Fastnet Race: The race that changed everything
Nic Compton investigates how the UK’s worst sailing disaster - the 1979 Fastnet Race - changed the way yachts are designed