How did you choose the boat you own or sail on? Theo Stocker ponders this question as he introduces the May 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly
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Boat checklist: 27 checks for the start of the season
Prepare properly for getting back afloat, and you and your boat will be ready for a trouble-free season, says Rubicon 3 Adventure’s John Manners
Busting the hull speed myth
Waterline length is not the defining factor in maximum boat speed that we all think it is. Julian Wolfram busts the hull speed myth
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Theo Stocker takes a look at the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, the new replacement for the Oceanis 34, which is set up for simple sailing
First Look: Dufour 32 – sporty and fun
The Dufour 32 promises to be sporty and fun to sail. Theo Stocker takes a look at the new baby in the smaller cruising yacht market
Sutton Hoo ship: To sail or not to sail
82 years after the ghostly remains of the Sutton Hoo ship were discovered the debate still rages - was the longboat propelled by sail, oar or a mixture of both?…
5 steps for stress free boat storage this winter
Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
Beryl and Miles Smeeton: High Endeavours
Miles Smeeton and his wife, Beryl were cruising trailblazers. Their daughter Clio recalls a lifetime of sailing with her parents and in her own boats
How hull shape affects comfort at sea
Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable in a blow, says Julian Wolfram
Reducing condensation on your boat
Yachting Monthly reader Mike Watts considers how to keep condensation at bay on your boat over the cold winter months