The first I heard about a sailing boat colliding with a whale mid-ocean was…
Practical cruising
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 marine…
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…
Top 10 tips for an Atlantic crossing – a guide to planning a stress-free transatlantic voyage
Yachting World editor Elaine Bunting provides her tips for a stress-free Atlantic crossing
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...