Veteran power and sailing yachtsman Dag Pike reflects on his multiple experiences of being saved offshore
Yachting Monthly
Why motor sailing is good seamanship
Pete Goss looks at the times it can pay to switch on the engine, making life easier and allowing for better sailing
Updating your onboard software
Allowing your electronic charts and other software to become out of date is dangerous, but updating can be something of a minefield. Toby Heppell looks at the options...
How to: troubleshoot your marine diesel fuel system
One of the most common causes of a marine diesel engine not starting is a fuel problem. If you have engine problems and you have ruled out an electrical issue,…
Skippers’ Tips: Compass interference & heater care
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com…
Confident catamaran handling: how to master multihulls
Gavin Le Sueur shows Yachting Monthly how to step on board a catamaran for the first time with confidence
Mast climbing for shorthanded crews
Professional skipper Simon Philips shares how to go aloft safely with only one other crewmember aboard
The true cost of cruising… and how to afford it
What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their meticulously kept 12-year balance sheet, and how to afford the lifestyle
Yachting Monthly August 2020 – on sale 16 July
Inside the August issue of Yachting Monthly you will find:
Sailing La Vagabonde: A cruising life on You Tube
Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde make a living cruising the world and capturing it on film for their 1.43 million subscribers