Ever wonder what a person learns from 57 summers yacht cruising, serving as crew aboard boats from 18 to 50ft and then joint-owning a series of sloops and a ketch,…
Yachting Monthly
How to use shore power properly on your boat
While relatively few boats use AC at sea, the majority of us take advantage of it when alongside. The benefits are many, although not without risks to your health and…
‘There is nothing difficult about using marine-friendly suncream’ – Lu Heikell
Almost every day we are alerted to a crisis, be it social, political economic or environmental. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and start to block out everything and assume…
Unibond Aero 360 dehumidifier
Unibond Aero 360 dehumidifier Specifications: dimensions: 14cm wide x 23cm high, 10cm deep. up to 3 months duration, refillable, liquid capture tank capacity 0.9litre This a popular and more stylish…
Unibond mini moisture absorber tested
UniBond Mini Moisture Absorber Specifications: dimensions: 10cm round and high. 6 weeks duration, refillable, liquid capture bowl, scented options available, These miniature moisture absorbers by Unibond, (similar or identical units…
Best non-electric dehumidifiers for boats – 6 damp busters tested
Humidity is the bane of a boaters life, it will get into your life jackets, into your foulies, into the furnishing, the untreated wood, into the curtains and anything else…
The Royal Society of Marine Artists celebrates sailing with its 80th Annual Exhibition
The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Annual Exhibition celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The society is a registered charity and has links to the RNLI, the National Maritime…
This crew received a whole barrel of rum as their sailing event prize! – Pete Goss
Between lashings of rum and bonhomie Mat is in need of a focused crew, for he has a trophy to bag. Blue Peter is a lady of a certain age…
How to winterise and refit your yacht to reap rewards next summer *Sponsored*
As the last of the summer breeze fades and the nights start drawing in, many yacht owners instinctively turn their attention ashore. The temptation to batten down the hatches, walk…
September 2025
The September 2025 issue of Yachting Monthly is out now…
 
                     
				 
                     
                  








