A screwdriver, a straight edge and a good set of eyes are all that’s required for a basic rig check. Gordon Bonney, of Performance Rigging, explains **IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW…
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New Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism
Yachting Monthly has launched a new journalism award in memory of Brian and Lesley Black, which aims to recognise the best writing about issues affecting the marine environment, as explored…
How a jubilee clip could save your boat
It is easy to ignore the fittings that clamp a hose onto an engine or seacock, but jubilee clips are all that stand between you and sinking, says Dag Pike
UK Brexit deal: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston backs campaign to change 90 day visa rule
The Cruising Association is campaigning for sailors to be given a 180-day cruising visa for EU countries, rather than being limited to just 90 days in 180 days
Celestial navigation: understanding the night sky
You don't need complicated maths or even a sextant to enjoy the night sky and use it for navigation, says William Thomson
Yachting Monthly April 2021 – on sale 4 March
Inside the April issue of Yachting Monthly you will find a focus on 'green' issues, plus shakedown sailing skills, cruising adventures, gear and more
First electric boat circumnavigation on hold
Jimmy Cornell has abandoned his Elcano Challenge – a quest to retrace the world’s first circumnavigation in a fully electric boat – for now.
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
Challenge to Brexit deal immigration rule
The Brexit deal only allows UK sailors to cruise the EU for 90 days in every 180-day period. Pilot book author Gordon Knight is now campaigning for visa reciprocation