The Ocean Cruising Club has announced the winners of its annual awards, which recognise the achievements of cruising sailors
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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
Yachting Monthly March 2021 – on sale 4 February
Inside the March issue of Yachting Monthly you will find the Moody 41DS boat test, cruising heroes of the 21st century, sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more:
Gipsy Moth IV is up for sale
New owners are being sought for Gipsy Moth IV, the legendary yacht which took Sir Francis Chichester around the world
Eight bells for Bob Fisher: 1935-2021
Barry Pickthall collaborated with Bob Fisher on numerous books. He looks back at the life of the sailor and journalist
Clarisse Cremer makes Vendée Globe history
French skipper Clarisse Cremer has smashed Ellen MacArthur's 21 year old Vendée Globe race record, crossing the line in 87d 02h 24m 25s.
From dream to reality – Editor’s letter March 2021
Daydreaming is about as close as most of us are getting to sailing at the moment, but now is the moment to start planning to make them come true. Theo…
Crackdown on uncoded commercially operated yachts
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said it will be targeting the owners of uncoded commercially operated sailing yachts
How to repair gel coat – video guide
How to deal with gelcoat chips and achieve a perfect colour matched surface. Bruce Jacobs finds out from Mark Buckett of Solent Repairs. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW DIRECT
Vendee Globe: the highs and lows of the final
Charlie Dalin was the first Vendee Globe skipper to cross the finish line, but it was Yannick Bestaven who took the crown. And disaster befell German skipper Boris Herrmann