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Coronavirus and sailing: How COVID-19 will change the way we sail
Looking north from the seafront at Cowes this April, you’d have seen the Solent as…
Three hulls, one planet: Neel 51 owner explains how he went self-sustainable
Bluewater sailing stories usually start with someone who has been around boats all their life.…
Marc van Peteghem interview: Up close and personal with the king of cats
With Lagoon catamarans at one end of the spectrum and world-girdling Ultime class trimarans at…
Sailing England’s East Coast: Extract from On and Offhore by Dick Durham
Dick Durham knows the East Coast of England better than most. He has sailed it,…
How the crew of SV Delos created the ultimate self-sustainable yacht
When Brian Trautman bought a 53ft Amel Super Maramu in 2008 he had little intention…
Vendée Globe 2020: Pip Hare on preparing for the world’s toughest race
It would be easy to assume the toughest challenge of the Vendée Globe Race is…
The future of yachting: Smart technology for your next yacht
It’s becoming abundantly clear that to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets set out in the…
Teak alternatives: 4 options for decking that doesn’t cost the earth
Everyone loves an immaculate teak deck. They look great at boat shows and at chic…
Buster De Guingand on racing classic yacht Thalassa: An extract from The Yachtsman magazine
The name of E P De Guingand will be well known to crews on the…
Hidden talents: Inside the traditional boatbuilding yards of British Columbia
At first glance, Gabriola Island does not seem to be much a haven for sailors.…
Ken Read interview: The rise and rise of an all-American sailing hero
There are many successful sailors and many more successful businessmen, but it’s rare to find…
4 eco-friendly improvements to upgrade your yacht
1. Ditch the teak Teak is no longer universally popular. The price has gone up…
1998 Sydney Hobart: Extract from The Proving Ground by G Bruce Knecht
Along with the 1979 Fastnet Race, the 1998 Sydney Hobart has become a byword for…
How to prepare your yacht for anything: Preempting chafe, rig and crew problems
This is Part 2 of Vicky Ellis’ guide to preparing your yacht for any eventuality.…
A bit aground: Extract from Nick Imber’s Travels With My Nan
A satisfying feature of looking after this column for the last 16 years has been…
Zero-carbon cruiser: Jimmy Cornell explains his electric multihull project
In 2010 I sold my [Ovni 43] Aventura III and, as I was 70, I…
How to buy Yachting World from home
Print issues You can order Yachting World print issues delivered to your door using Magazines…
Wildlife photography: Rick Tomlinson shares his top tips after Falklands expedition
“Orca – port bow!” The cry came from the pilothouse. A sense of excitement swept…
Monitoring apps: How the Internet of Things can turn your boat into a smart boat
What is it? Real time boat monitoring that allows remote checking of a vessel’s status…