Today is Valentines Day. I know that any readers will be seeing this at least two days after this warm and loving day, but bear with me. I’m writing this…
Yachting Monthly
Cruising circumnavigation in the 1960s
Yachting Monthly was recently contacted to let us know about a new book, written in French and downloadable for free, recounting a circumnavigation in 1966-68. Guy Quiesse, the author, Claude…
Jonty Pearce: Living the high life
The Ancient Mother (her description) was 92 this weekend. She remains a sprightly, bright, and upright example of good preservation, and it has become our habit to celebrate her birthday…
A charter in the British Virgin Islands
Chris Beeson has gone to The Dogs, reached the Bitter End, even needed Painkillers – and never been happier than on charter in the British Virgin Islands
What happens when they ban antifoul?
Some countries are threatening to ban the use of copper in antifouling by 2020 – but will other products take up the challenge? Duncan Kent reports
March 2016
March 2016 In your March 2016 issue: SAILING SKILLS Expert on board: Navigate with Google Earth Satellite photos should be part of everyone’s navigation toolkit, says Tom Partridge A…
Jonty Pearce: Marine Conservation Zones
While many leisure yachtsmen might support the idea of Marine Conservation Zones, there is simultaneous apprehension about them – the echo of a caveat such as ‘as long as they…
How to prepare a yacht for sale
Useful tips for a quicker sale at the right price, from the UK’s leading experts
Did you know?
...that as well as being a first-rate marina with superb facilities, the distinctive blue sheds of Berthon allow them to provide additional services that will make your sailing life pleasurably…
Libby Purves March 2016 Podcast
It’s been like hospital visiting, this winter. Major abdominal surgery, complications, expert consultants called in, conferences about treatment plans, unfamiliar parts exposed, stiff upper lips necessary all round. Not anyone in…