On sale 12 October, Yachting World November 2017 issue looks at the beauty of the Caribbean – and the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma on the region. What made the Atlantic’s biggest hurricane? And where and when should you still sail there? Plus a special report on how much it really costs to sail around the world.
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News
Emirates Team New Zealand confirm it will be a monohull for the 36th America’s Cup
Mark Turner steps aside as Volvo Ocean Race CEO
Two Category 5 hurricanes strike the Caribbean in a month
Features
Escape to the sun
Terysa Vanderloo on the high points of two seasons spent cruising the Caribbean, plus top recommendations
Force of nature
As the Caribbean and Florida count the cost of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, we take a look at the causes of the perfect storm
New dawn for the Volvo Ocean Race
As seven teams prepare to embark on 45,000 miles over eight months, we look at how the event has evolved
The real cost of cruising
What does the average bluewater cruising couple spend each month? Terysa Vanderloo explains why it might be less than you think
New gear and new yachts
Modern classic: PC55 on test
Toby Hodges puts the Hoek-designed PC55 through its paces and finds an elegant cutter fit for the 21st Century
New yachts
High latitude sailing options for Owen Clarke
How to avoid bottled water
Latest water makers and compact drinks stations for water onboard
Practical features
Get out of that
David Carr on the perils of pin end starts
Masterclass with Pip Hare
Dealing with underwater hazards
Weather briefing
How and where to cross the Bay of Biscay
Cover image
The elegant Performance Classic 55 sails off Bodrum, Turkey.
Photo by Richard Langdon.