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Technical Keeping Cool In The Sun
Yachting Monthly

Technical Keeping Cool In The Sun

The perils of too much sun are well know, so decent shade on board is essential, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan

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July 2021
Yachting Monthly

Adventure The Breton Way

With the 2020 OSTAR cancelled due to COVID-19, Mervyn and Penny Wheatley opt to sail to the Brittany coast for a French summer afloat

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July 2021
How To Protect Your Boat & Lines
Yachting Monthly

How To Protect Your Boat & Lines

Stopping your boat snatching at its mooring lines in harbour is essential to protect your boat, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan

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4 mins  |
July 2021
10 Best Cruising Destinations For History
Yachting Monthly

10 Best Cruising Destinations For History

The rich and colourful history of the British Isles means that almost every part of these islands has a unique story waiting to be discovered. Our experts have chosen harbours and anchorages which take you into the heart of some of these historic landmarks.

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July 2021
Bluewater plans
Yachting Monthly

Bluewater plans

Kelly Rashleigh has turned to sailing in pursuit of a better life with her family. Follow their journey on YouTube channel ‘Five go Sailing’.

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July 2021
‘I was blown in a huge circle around the Ionian'
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‘I was blown in a huge circle around the Ionian'

Alexander Shaw was sailing his 29ft Westerly GK-29 yacht 150 miles from land when he encountered the record-breaking Storm Janus

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July 2021
TECHNICAL COMPOSITE RIGGING
Yachting Monthly

TECHNICAL COMPOSITE RIGGING

It’s no longer a simple choice between steel wire or rod for standing rigging. Even middle-of-the-road cruising boats can and do benefit from upgrading to synthetic cables

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July 2021
SAND ACRE BAY, SALTASH
Yachting Monthly

SAND ACRE BAY, SALTASH

Ken Endean finds a quiet place to drop the hook in the usually busy waters of the Tamar Estuary on the border between Devon and Cornwall

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July 2021
AROUND THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD
Yachting Monthly

AROUND THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD

Mike Delamore faced heavy weather, equipment failure and a knockdown during his 34-day circumnavigation of New Zealand, writes Alex Stone

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July 2021
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Yachting Monthly

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy has never held Natasha Lambert back and with the help of her family, she has now conquered the Atlantic

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July 2021
Adventure An Italian Summer
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Adventure An Italian Summer

Cruising Italy is spectacular, yet in summer it can be crowded, hot and expensive. Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits went looking for solutions

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June 2021
10 Best Cruising Destinations For Wildlife Watching
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10 Best Cruising Destinations For Wildlife Watching

One of the great pleasures of cruising the waters of the British Isles is wildlife encounters. The diversity of species around the coastline means there is a plethora of flora and fauna to see.

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June 2021
Essential Upgrades To Get Your New Boat Up To Scratch
Yachting Monthly

Essential Upgrades To Get Your New Boat Up To Scratch

However good and well maintained the boat you have bought is, there will always be jobs that need doing and upgrades you’ll want to make, says Miranda Delmar-Morgan

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June 2021
Northern Ireland sailors face red diesel ban
Yachting Monthly

Northern Ireland sailors face red diesel ban

From 30 June 2021, recreational boat owners in Northern Ireland will be banned from using red diesel for the propulsion of their vessels.

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June 2021
Expanded Southampton Boat Show
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Expanded Southampton Boat Show

The 2021 Southampton Boat Show will be the biggest edition to date with a new entrance and festival area located outside the city’s Westgate shopping centre.

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June 2021
Cheaper Hamble moorings saved for now
Yachting Monthly

Cheaper Hamble moorings saved for now

Council mooring holders on the River Hamble say they’re relieved the Crown Estate has rejected plans by Universal Marina to extend its finger pontoons and take over the lease of the J Pontoon run.

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June 2021
FIRST TEST BAVARIA C38
Yachting Monthly

FIRST TEST BAVARIA C38

Competition is hot for high-volume cruisers, but have Bavaria built a boat that is fun to sail as well as spacious and affordable? Theo Stocker took her for a spin to find out

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June 2021
‘A wave just flipped me over the rail'
Yachting Monthly

‘A wave just flipped me over the rail'

Solo yachtsman Nigel Fox's life was saved by a ‘matchbox sized’ personal locator beacon when he was knocked overboard by stormy seas off the north coast of Australia

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June 2021
HOME WATERS: HOME TO SCOTLAND
Yachting Monthly

HOME WATERS: HOME TO SCOTLAND

Having cruised the Med for four years, Graham and Kate Walker return to Scotland and rediscover the joys of sailing in UK waters

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June 2021
Changes to ship radio licence likely
Yachting Monthly

Changes to ship radio licence likely

UK ship radio licence holders will soon be expected to carry proof that their licensable radio equipment, including Class A AIS, radar and DSC VHF complies with electromagnetic field (EMF) emission exposure limits and doesn’t pose a risk to the public.

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June 2021
Shake Down Your Skills
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Shake Down Your Skills

After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens

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April 2021
Technical: What's The Future For Derelict Boats?
Yachting Monthly

Technical: What's The Future For Derelict Boats?

With 9,000 fibreglass boats abandoned in Europe each year, finding disposal solutions isn’t easy. Could new technologies be the answer? Nic Compton finds out

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April 2021
Adventure Shakedown In Winter
Yachting Monthly

Adventure Shakedown In Winter

Amanda Hourston and Daniel Wakeham learn about their new 27ft yacht on a four-month cruise from Oslo into the Arctic Circle

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April 2021
Home Waters Fair Flows The Tide
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Home Waters Fair Flows The Tide

Jonty Pearce tries to get his timings right as he crosses the lower Bristol Channel from South Wales to North Devon

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April 2021
Why Sailing Isn't As Green As We Think
Yachting Monthly

Why Sailing Isn't As Green As We Think

Having safe, reliable sailing equipment is essential, but making informed decisions about the environmental impact of our choices is vital, says Dee Caffari

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April 2021
TECHNICAL: THE ELECTRIC DEBATE
Yachting Monthly

TECHNICAL: THE ELECTRIC DEBATE

Would you switch to electric propulsion? We asked two sailors who have looked at how the real-world numbers stack up but have reached different conclusions

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April 2021
‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully'
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‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully'

Ken Endean advises ‘Consider, Communicate and Connect’ when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents

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April 2021
The dirty truth about teak
Yachting Monthly

The dirty truth about teak

Teak is beloved by boat owners and shipyards for decking and yacht building, but any claims that it is sustainably or even legally sourced are questionable, says Jessie Rogers

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April 2021
TECHNICAL: NOVEL GREEN POWER
Yachting Monthly

TECHNICAL: NOVEL GREEN POWER

Sam Fortescue looks at the latest technology for renewable energy afloat

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April 2021
ADVENTURE: BACK TO BASICS
Yachting Monthly

ADVENTURE: BACK TO BASICS

Simon van Dam relies on celestial navigation to sail to the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha

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April 2021