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Cruising
The Dark Transat: how to sail across an ocean after total power failure
A complete power failure mid-ocean is thankfully rare, and it is usually the charging system…
Sailing away: how to turn dreams into a successful family circumnavigation
We approached Cocos Keeling at first light and had to pick our way through the…
How this family made their two-year round the world sailing dream happen
Surreal. Not a breath of wind tonight. The sea’s surface is flat and unbroken. The…
The perfect boat: what makes an ideal offshore cruising yacht?
Choosing a boat for offshore cruising is not a decision to be taken lightly. I…
How much does it cost to sail around the world? The real costs of liveaboard cruising
Two years ago my partner Nick and I set off from the UK to fulfill…
Ocean cruising experts share their sailing knowledge
The World Cruising Club is hosting a series of forums this autumn, where ocean cruising…
Mike Peyton on learning to sail – an extract from his autobiography, Quality Time
Not many readers of Yachting World will have failed to come across the cartoons of…
10 practical tips for perfect downwind sailing in the Tropics
Between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn lie the tradewind belts, separated by the Intertropical…
Google Earth navigation: how to sail off the chart with confidence using satellite imagery
Cruising in remote tropical regions can be challenging, especially where there are no charts suitable…
Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 3: Coping with squalls
Discover the best way to cope with squalls and weather them safely in the latest…
Guest blog: Ready for our long voyage to Thailand on Whitbread classic Swan 65 King’s Legend
This is my home for the next eight to nine months. It is still hard…
16 expert tips on sailing across the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Europe
Heading the other way? Planning to sail to the Caribbean from Europe? Check out our…
Risk of piracy reduces off Somalia, but increases in West Africa
While the problem of piracy seems to have lessened in the Indian ocean, it is…
Baltic sailing: a leisurely cruise with the ARC Baltic to fascinating St Petersburg
It was hazy and hot. The air was still. Sticky even. The seas were calm.…
Downwind sailing tips: sail more comfortably and faster with this simple main and headsails combination
As exciting as it sounds to fly coloured sails at sea, when it comes to…
Yacht refit overseas: it may look cheaper, but is it a good idea to have a refit done abroad?
Yacht refit in a far-flung part of the world can appear to be an attractive…
Baby on board: a parents’ guide to the challenges and rewards of sailing with children
Like any couple on the brink of starting a family James and I would talk…
Recommissioning: how to prepare your yacht to sail away after laying up
If you are leaving your boat for a period of time it may work out…
How to lay up a yacht abroad: cruisers find they can fly home and still save money
A high percentage of cruisers we meet plan to lay up a yacht in a…