Losing a rudder is a big issue, but in bad weather it can quickly become…
Practical cruising
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…
Cruising in Brittany: its warm weather, golden beaches and handy marinas take some beating
Peter Cumberlidge cruises the coast of north Brittany and investigates a slower pace of life…
Why the Kiel Canal, shortcut to the Baltic, is a fascinating mini cruise all of its own
The Kiel Canal can be a fascinating voyage in a yacht, as Detlef Jens reports
Yacht refit 2: how a three-month refit of Zest was worth all the effort and expense
Many owners have found yacht refit to be a protracted process and in some cases…
Yacht refit tips: you can save costs on refitting a quality cruiser by project managing the work yourself
Have you ever hankered after a top-quality yacht, fitted out to your own requirements, but…
Why the inlets and rocky islets of Maine are some of the best cruising grounds in the US
Tom Zydler enjoys a late-September cruise through the fragrant inlets and rocky islets of Maine…
Whale encounter – there seems to be an increasing number of collisions with whales as yachts get faster
The first I heard about a sailing boat colliding with a whale mid-ocean was…
How likely is a collision with whales at sea? And how can you reduce the chances?
Our first encounter with whales at sea came while crossing Stellwagen Bank, a vast…
How to keep your connection to the internet on board, so you can remain online offshore
There isn’t as much logic as you might expect when it comes to hooking up…
How cruising sailors can make a real difference by helping bring aid to communities in remote islands
John Neal helps the locals he visits on his remote cruising adventures
Why the UK-based Cruising Association is the best place to find up to date sailing information
The Cruising Association’s Limehouse HQ is the place to go to plan your cruising, says…
Professional yacht delivery provides a chance to learn from experts as well as saving time
Hiring a professional to deliver your yacht gives you the chance to learn from experts…
What’s the best way to dispose of abandoned yachts? European options investigated
There is a need for a programme around sensible disposing of abandoned boats. Yachting World…
Rig failure narrowly avoided: six of the most commonly seen ARC rig check failures
Jerry the Rigger went aloft to check 100 rigs on this year’s ARC. Here’s his…
How to sail the ARC: Chris Tibbs on how to cross the Atlantic downwind
Meteorologist Chris Tibbs offers some pointers on downwind sailing...