Vyv Cox discovers this tiny harbour on the Methana peninsula and enjoys Greek hospitality and charm in abundance
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Skippering courses for chartering
Holiday company Ocean Elements are offering alternatives to RYA qualifications for summer charter skippers
Ocean Globe Race: Retro Whitbread Round the World race announced
The organisers of the 2018 Golden Globe Race have announced a new race. The Ocean Globe Race will follow the same route as the 1973 Whitbread Race and those taking…
A wild night in a katabatic on the Jurassic Coast
Ken Endean finds that fine weather can turn violent after dark
Yacht safety consultation underway as MCA tightens guidance after the Cheeki Rafiki trial
Sailors are being asked to comment on six draft marine guidance notices (MGNs) on yacht safety. It follows a pledge by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to review MGN 280…
Skippers’ Tips: DIY tidal plotter & heed chart warnings
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Clipper Ventures: ‘We did not ignore previous MAIB recommendations’
Clipper Ventures, which runs the Clipper Round the World Race, has said the safety of crew is and remains its 'highest priority'. The MAIB has just published the report into…
How would you safely retrieve this dinghy?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, would you know what to do if you had to leave an anchorage quickly to retrieve your dinghy?
AIS Apps: the pros and the cons
Duncan Kent explains how to choose an AIS app you can rely on at sea
A guide to high latitude yachts
Yacht cruising within the Arctic Circle has become increasingly popular, but what is the best type of yacht for the job? Duncan Kent investigates