US Sailing has said all crew should wear a lifejacket, harnesses and tethers in inclement weather or when conditions warrant it, and that it shouldn't be a 'personal choice'
Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly December 2022 – On sale 10 November 2022
Inside the December 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Rachael Sprot gives her guide to downwind sailing, taking particular note of what extra sail options provide the fastest and safest downwind…
Dawn 39: big sister to the Contessa 32
What does a Contessa 32 with 6ft headroom and an aft cabin look like? Rachael Sprot jumps on board the Dawn 39 to find out
Faroe Islands: a guide for the cruising sailor
Lying halfway between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands offer an abundance of nature, culture and challenging sailing
Golden Globe Race: Frustration for Abhilash Tomy
The racing spirit seems to have left Abhilash Tomy as he shares his frustration as he heads towards Cape Town in the 2022 Golden Globe Race
New boat owner: Lessons learned on a shakedown sail
After buying a Dufour Classic 35, Chris Humphries experiences a series of hardships when trying to sail his new boat home from Conwy to Plymouth
Predictwind Iridium GO! tested at sea – review
Andy Pag puts Predictwind’s IridiumGO! through its paces on an Atlantic crossing to test how good the satellite modem really is
Tidal calculations: why online predictions can be dangerously inaccurate
On shallow estuaries, tidal calculations are vital, but Ken Endean finds errors in online predictions
Winter sailing: how to extend your cruising season
Autumn and winter sailing can often provide some truly memorable days afloat. Rachael Sprot shares how to extend your cruising season
Golden Globe Race: Guy Waites shares his barnacle misery
Rampant barnacle growth on the hull of Guy Waites's Tradewind 35 means he is struggling to make the boat move in the 2022 Golden Globe Race