Inside the June 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Everything you need to know to take on an English Channel crossing; The benefits of a twin headsails downwind; and our extensive…
Toby Heppell
New Gear: Orca co-pilot navigational system
The new Orca-co-pilot promises to go further than MFDs and chartplotters by displaying charts automatically, finding routes and notifying the user of weather changes and challenging situations
Boat handling: How to use your yacht’s hull shape to your advantage
Whether you have a long keel or twin keel rudders, there will be pros and cons when it comes to performance. Toby Heppell explores three boats' differences
Traditional seamanship on an oyster smack
Toby Heppell heads to the East Coast to sail a traditional oyster smack and put his dredging skills to the test
Downwind secrets of ocean sailors
How do you choose which sails to set or what course to steer, and can you stop the boat rolling? Toby Heppell talked to sailors preparing for the ARC to…
ACR Bivy Stick: World’s smallest satellite communicator
Safety and survival specialist, ACR Electronics, has launched what they refer to as the world’s smallest and most simple satellite communication device – the ACR Bivy Stick two-way satellite messenger…
New Gear: Spinnaker Dumas watch
From sailing clothing to bags the marine market has seen something of a trend in recent years with designs inspired by the past and the newly re-released Spinnaker Dumas watch…
How to stay warm on a boat all the year round
Summer nights or winter moorings, keeping cold at bay is aways a hot topic. Toby Heppell shows you how to stay snug whether you are sailing in spring, summer, autumn…
Sailing in waves: top tips to keep you safe at speed
Sailing in waves can make for a jarring, juddering experience and long, uncomfortable passages and at worst, a dangerous, boat-rolling hazard. However, it can also mean a thrilling surfing ride…
Eco friendly wetsuit tested: Zhik Eco Suit
How well does an eco friendly wetsuit work? Toby Heppell dons the Zhik Eco Suit and heads out on the water to put it to the test