September Contents - Yachting Monthly

Duncan Kent goes bareboating from the largest island in the Med and explores the neighbouring Aeolian islands

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In the eye of the beholder
Tom Cunliffe meets Luke Powell a boatbuilder steeped in traditional skills and classic designs

Winners and losers
Is it a cruise or a race? Brett Lewis signs up for the Fastnet Challenge on one of the former British Steel Challenge yachts

The ultimate gear test
Yachting Monthly gives a boatload of gear and equipment the ultimate grilling on the 2,400 mile Azores and Back race

Destinations – Brixham
West Country-bound, we visit Britain’s third biggest fishing port

Ships’ company
James Jermain on the bonding experience of YM’s Rally Portugal

The spinnaker
Everything you ever wanted to know about kite-flying in part nine of our major Sail Power series

Southampton Boat Show
A round-up of new boats and gear at the biggest show afloat

Destinations – Medemblik
A perfect base for exploring Holland’s tranquil IJsselmeer

Sea Dogs
Martin Thomas sets sail with man’s best four-legged friend. Plus your chance to win a Crewsaver pet float for your dog or cat

On test: Southerly 110
Northshore Yachts’ brand new swing-keel Southerly 110 is state of the shoal-draught art. Read Yachting Monthly’s verdict

Dead Calm
An idyllic anchorage turns into every yachtsman’s nightmare when Hugh Marriott’s yacht goes aground on a tropical reef

Sweet Sicily
Duncan Kent goes bareboating from the largest island in the Med and explores the neighbouring Aeolian islands

Loch of Ages
Oronsay, a delightful anchorage a short hop from Tobermory

Sailing Skills
– blat – blat

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