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    Rudder failure in the Med: how Ross Applebey made it to safety and fashioned a replacement

    • March 9, 2015

    Losing a rudder is a big issue, but in bad weather it can quickly become…

    Yacht refit overseas: it may look cheaper, but is it a good idea to have a refit done abroad?

    • March 3, 2015

    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

    • February 14, 2015

    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

    • February 9, 2015

    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

    • February 5, 2015

    A high percentage of cruisers we meet plan to lay up a yacht in a…

    Cruising in Brittany

    Cruising in Brittany: its warm weather, golden beaches and handy marinas take some beating

    • February 1, 2015

    Peter Cumberlidge cruises the coast of north Brittany and investigates a slower pace of life…

    Kiel Canal

    Why the Kiel Canal, shortcut to the Baltic, is a fascinating mini cruise all of its own

    • January 30, 2015

    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

    • January 27, 2015

    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

    • January 25, 2015

    Have you ever hankered after a top-quality yacht, fitted out to your own requirements, but…

    Cruising in Maine

    Why the inlets and rocky islets of Maine are some of the best cruising grounds in the US

    • January 19, 2015

    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

    • January 18, 2015

      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?

    • January 16, 2015

    Our first encounter with whales at sea came while crossing Stellwagen Bank, a vast marine…

    How to keep your connection to the internet on board, so you can remain online offshore

    • January 14, 2015

    There isn’t as much logic as you might expect when it comes to hooking up…

    Yacht cruising and helping locals

    How cruising sailors can make a real difference by helping bring aid to communities in remote islands

    • January 2, 2015

    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

    • December 29, 2014

    The Cruising Association’s Limehouse HQ is the place to go to plan your cruising, says…

    Professional yacht delivery

    Professional yacht delivery provides a chance to learn from experts as well as saving time

    • December 26, 2014

    Hiring a professional to deliver your yacht gives you the chance to learn from experts…

    Disposing of abandoned boats

    What’s the best way to dispose of abandoned yachts? European options investigated

    • November 23, 2014

    There is a need for a programme around sensible disposing of abandoned boats. Yachting World…

    Atlantic crossing

    Top 10 tips for an Atlantic crossing – a guide to planning a stress-free transatlantic voyage

    • November 20, 2014

    Yachting World editor Elaine Bunting provides her tips for a stress-free Atlantic crossing

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    Rig failure narrowly avoided: six of the most commonly seen ARC rig check failures

    • November 30, 2012

    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

    • November 18, 2009

    Meteorologist Chris Tibbs offers some pointers on downwind sailing...

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