Clive, Chris and I set off in August a few years ago aboard Tintin, a comfy French aluminium 43ft cruising yacht. A yacht you could take anywhere, with her lifting…
Yachting Monthly
ARC Baltic rally returns – five countries, four weeks: ‘There are delightfully quiet natural harbours everywhere’
The ARC Baltic has been reintroduced by the World Cruising Club after a seven-year hiatus. With a newly shortened and redesigned route, Saint Petersburg has been axed and is now…
In the wake of Gipsy Moth: John Passmore’s Chichester homage
Just as we stepped aboard Samsara, bobbing on the sunny waters alongside Poole Quay, my wife, Cathy, was handed a pair of tweezers by her skipper, John Passmore. Holding the…
Small upgrades, big impact: The best new gear at Southampton Boat Show
While the towering luxury yachts and sleek hulls at Mayflower Park do tend to steal the spotlight, any seasoned boat owner knows the real magic often happens in the smaller…
Cruising the Baie de Seine: ‘Arrival in Dives marina is hard-earned thanks to the sandbanks, but it’s well worth it’
The Shell Channel Pilot covers 99 ports in the Channel, along with numerous anchorages. Revisiting all of them over the course of three years, it was the Baie de Seine…
October 2026
The October 2026 issue of Yachting Monthly is out now…
Beneteau Oceanis 47 review: Ridiculously easy and enjoyable to sail
Taking a new boat out of its wrapper and setting sail for the first time is a nerve-wracking moment. Inevitably, the rig needs tuning, lines leading, snags sorting, and plenty…
Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards
Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the aim of the awards is to highlight the products and services that boat owners and sailors genuinely value,…
How to anchor for a good night’s sleep
Anchoring is like a religion. There are a number of beliefs and within every belief there are varieties and interpretations. Anyhow, when you start sailing and living on the hook…
What’s better for sailing, wheel or tiller steering?
There is a lot you can change on board a yacht, but the method of steering – wheel or tiller – is typically not up for discussion or redesign. Some…