Yachting Monthly

Yachting monthly is at the heart of the British yachting market and is for people who actively sail their boats - whether cruising across the channel, around the coast or further a field in blue waters. It provides an entertaining mix of vital information for cruising yachtsmen with all levels of experience, which maximises their enjoyment, increases their skills and gives them the confidence to broaden their horizons.

EXTREME OR MAINSTREAM

Charlie Dalin wins Vendée Globe, smashes record by nine days

NEWS

New boat festival in Plymouth

NEWS IN NUMBERS

Mighty mini yachts set sail for Antigua

Falmouth Harbour wins award

Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle race returns to Falmouth after 41 years

RNLI volunteer to man Antarctic post office

High Latitude Challenge 2026–2027

ARC crews celebrate in St Lucia after Atlantic crossing

LETTERS

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Dreamers and adventurers

Does my boat think of me when I leave?

HANSE 360 • Theo Stocker braves the wintry weather to go for a blast in Hanse’s new big little cruiser to see whether she is as easily driven as her predecessors

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Can I improve my boat with a new rudder?

DRESSED FOR WARMTH • The clothes you wear, and how you wear them, can make all the difference for an enjoyable winter sail with the coast to yourself, says Justin Morton

THREE-LAYER SYSTEM

HYPOTHERMIA AND WINDCHILL

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

‘I SPENT HOURS IN THE WATER IN HURRICANE CONDITIONS’ • When John Quinn’s boat was knocked down in the 1993 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, his harness broke and he found himself overboard at night in a hurricane-strength storm. Amazingly he lived to tell the tale, as Mark Chisnell discovered

LESSONS LEARNED

Just the very best of sailing • Picking your boat and your destination and simply stepping aboard and setting sail has a lot to recommend it

Sunsail from the heart of the Adriatic • Discover the unspoiled charm of Croatia’s stunning Adriatic islands from the Sunsail base at Marina Agana. Don’t just sail, Sunsail

Dream holidays await • From start to finish, Sailing Holidays will help you relax, unwind, and make the most of your time on the water exploring the stunning Greek islands

Magical f lotillas • Get off the beaten track with flotillas in unspoilt areas

You could be here • The Dalmatian coast, strung like a necklace of thousands of islands along the length of Croatia, is a paradise for cruising sailors and charterers alike. The rich history and architecture, ancient cities, lush vineyards and excellent food make this a memorable area to explore, if you can be enticed away from the azure waters and stunning anchorages

Explore the Caribbean horizon • Unique Caribbean experiences await for the trip of a lifetime with the sailor’s choice for premium sailing charters

Enjoy the VIP treatment • With luxury monohulls and catamarans on the books, Sail Ionian offers charters for all

Yachting tailor-made for you • Wherever you want to sail, Goolets will give you a charter that exceeds your dreams

A charter to remember… • Chartering a yacht can make for the holiday of a lifetime, but it’s worth knowing what to expect so that you can pick the right one for you. The sailing area, expected conditions, kind of boat, and level of support you want while away can make all the difference for you and your crew. Picking something that is within your budget and level of experience will reduce stress for everyone. Having said that, most good companies can provide as much or as little suport as you want, so that you can achieve more than you might at first believe,...