You don't need complicated maths or even a sextant to enjoy the night sky and use it for navigation, says William Thomson
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What is the blue and yellow light ahead?
Would you know what blue and yellow flashing lights meant while night sailing? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Head to Head: Hanse 348 & Hanse 418
What do two more metres get you on a boat? Graham Snook sets the Hanse 348 and Hanse 418 against each other to find out
How to navigate using waves
Developing a thorough understanding of what the waves are telling you can provide you with a 'sixth sense' when it comes to navigation, says Dag Pike
Drake’s Pool, Crosshaven: an Irish gem
Jonty Pearce finds complete shelter in this historic and tranquil Irish anchorage close to Cork Harbour
Dufour 425 GL: solid, spacious & ocean capable
Solidly built, spacious and fast, Duncan Kent examines one of the most popular boats in Dufour’s Grand Large range
25 Cruising Heroes for the 21st century
Katy Stickland chooses 25 modern cruising sailors who have inspired others to throw off the bowlines and explore by sail
Gerry Hughes: no challenge too great
Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries
How to modernise your boat on a budget
Updating your instruments, and the data you can see on them, needn't cost the earth. Sam Fortescue investigates how to upgrade your boat's tech without spending a fortune
Skippers’ Tips: soft shackle splicing & optimise locker space
Deck harnesses for children, mainsail downhaul trick and soft shackle splicing are amongst the skippers' tips suggested by seasoned sailors and Yachting Monthly experts