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New Gear: Spinnaker Dumas watch
From sailing clothing to bags the marine market has seen something of a trend in recent years with designs inspired by the past and the newly re-released Spinnaker Dumas watch…
Seamanship 2.0: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Seamanship 2.0, which consistently takes the approach that the best cure is prevention
Dick Carter: yacht designer: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Dick Carter: yacht designer – an autobiography from the winner of the 1965 Fastnet Race with Rabbit, his first ever design.
The New Crew’s Pocketbook: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The New Crew’s Pocketbook – a useful little book that is intended to be read in advance of a first sailing trip and kept…
Treasured Islands: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer looks at Treasured Islands – A travel guide with an unusual range – offering ‘200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain’.
Good Little Ship – Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Good Little Ship; Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin by Peter Willis
Cruising Guide to the Upper Moselle: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses the Cruising Guide to the Upper Moselle, part of a "very useful series"
Sailing in waves: top tips to keep you safe at speed
Sailing in waves can make for a jarring, juddering experience and long, uncomfortable passages and at worst, a dangerous, boat-rolling hazard. However, it can also mean a thrilling surfing ride…
Dufour 390: ‘Responsive, fun & forgiving to sail’
The Dufour 390 is an impressively roomy cruiser that also offers more performance than you might expect, says David Harding