Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
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Sailors urged to support Trash Tuesday to help fight against plastic pollution
Cruisers around the world are being urged to join the Trash Tuesday initiative to try and tackle ocean pollution
How to navigate any coastline
Navigation using digital or paper charts is key to good seamanship, but understanding the seven basic types of coastline and their challenges, and keeping your eyes out of the boat…
Navigation masterclass: 7 coastline types
No matter where you are in the world, if you are cruising a coast the chances are it will fall into one of seven categories, says Rachael Sprot.
How and where to go wild cruising in the UK
Planning to spend the night away from crowded waters can be truly rewarding but preparation is essential before you go wild cruising, says Dag Pike
Buck’s Mills, North Devon
This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
How to use a box mooring
Though they are often viewed with suspicion in the UK, box moorings are actually very user-friendly, argues Gordon Davies
Cruising unfamiliar waters: how to find a safe haven
It pays to use every resource possible, from pilot books to charts, in order to find a safe haven when wild cruising, says Vyv Cox
Jonty Pearce: Indian summer days
Jonty Pearce makes the most of September's good weather with a cruise to a quiet anchorage in Milford Haven, Wales
Rhos on Sea, North Wales
Dag Pike finds shelter from brisk westerly winds in this picturesque and historic Welsh harbour on the north coast