Julia Jones reviews Surviving the Arctic Convoys: the wartime memoir of Leading Seaman Charlie Elswell and shares why she chose it for Yachting Monthly's Book at Bunktime for January 2022
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Coastwise: understanding Britain’s shoreline: Book review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer Julia Jones examines Coastwise by Peter Firstbrook, which looks at the changing shapes and structures along Britain's coastline
Man the Ropes: Book review
Peter Willis reviews Man the Ropes, the republished autobiography of explorer, naval officer and yachtsman, Augustine Courtauld
The best sailing books & cruising guides of 2021
The best sailing books of 2021? Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading
Old Man Sailing: Book review
Julia Jones reviews Old Man Sailing, John Passmore's account of his 3,639 mile solo voyage to escape the COVID-19 lockdown
Energy saving devices: latest tech for your boat
For most sailors finding energy saving devices that draw the minimum possible power is a crucial part of our decision making process. Of course, for those planning to cross the…
Rescuing Titanic: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Rescuing Titanic by Flora Delargy
Shorthanded sailing: the latest new gear
The Yachting Monthly team round up the latest marine kit for shorthanded sailing, from electric winches to furlers
Crewsaver Air Deck 230 Inflatable Dinghy
Crewsaver has launched a new inflatable dinghy range. Theo Stocker tests the Crewsaver Air Deck 230 and looks at how it compares with other inflatable dinghies on the market
Lights Fantastic: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses the 'eye-opening' Lights Fantastic, by Peter Varley