Yachting Monthly

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Yachting monthly is at the heart of the British yachting market and is for people who actively sail their boats - whether cruising across the channel, around the coast or further a field in blue waters. It provides an entertaining mix of vital information for cruising yachtsmen with all levels of experience, which maximises their enjoyment, increases their skills and gives them the confidence to broaden their horizons.

LEARNING RESPECT

NEWS • If you have a news story to share, contact News Editor, Heather Prentice Email heather.prentice@futurenet.com Tel 07751 746468

Remembering Piet Vroon

NEWS IN NUMBERS

Orca attacks yacht off Shetland

Fill up for less with new fuel app

NEWS

RNLI volunteers recognised for outstanding service in King’s Birthday Honours list

Cameron abandons Rockall record attempt after bad weather

Royal Engineers embark on Georgia quest

Dramatic rescue of experienced sailor

LETTERS • Send us your questions in less than 200 words by email to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com or by post Yachting Monthly, Future PLC, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6JR

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My boat is a welcome retreat

The lessons we should not forget

FIRST TEST X-YACHTS X43 • X-Yachts’ latest model promises to be a fast passage-making cruising boat that’s fun and engaging to sail but won’t scare your socks off. Theo Stocker went to find out how well the X43 toes the line

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED • Send your questions to our experts at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for the chance to win a bottle of Chilgrove gin

Protecting cockpit locker electronics

Use Monel wire instead of cable ties for seizing shackles

Wind at night

A safe boat is happy boat

Can I anchor in an MCZ?

Is it windier under the cloud?

Remove jackstays in port

Maintenance spares

Berthing preparation with crew

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

HOW TO NAVIGATE ‘ORCA ALLEY’ • In the last three years, orcas have started ‘attacking’ yachts on their way through the Gibraltar Straits. James Kenning looks at how to minimise the risk

DETERRENT MEASURES

A GUIDE TO HAVING YOUR BOAT DELIVERED (OR HELPING DELIVER ONE) • If you need help getting your boat from A to B after a purchase or for a cruise, a delivery crew might be the solution, says Ben Lowings

DELIVERY CHECKLIST

‘THE ORCAS SHOOK THE BOAT LIKE A TOY’ • Theo Wakefield’s boat was significantly damaged and his nerves shaken after an encounter with orcas off Portugal

LESSONS LEARNED

CRUISING FROM LOCKDOWN TO LOCK MANIA • Nic Compton and assorted crew members lock into the French canal network from the Channel to the Mediterranean

CANAL CUES

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THE ARCTIC IS CHANGING COLOUR • Tobias Carter launched the Unu Mondo project to document climate change in the Arctic. His article was runner-up for the 2022 Brian Black Memorial Award

NEW VIDEO PRIZE FOR BRIAN BLACK MEMORIAL AWARD

YOUR CRUISING COMMUNITY • Send your sailing gossip, diary dates, cruising news and club or owners’ association updates to heather.prentice@futurenet.com

YOUR CRUISING STORIES

The great gale • In the summer of 1988 Libby Purves and her husband Paul Heiney took their two small children, Nicholas and Rose, on a circumnavigation of Britain. By the time they reached Eyemouth they were heading for home.

BOOK CLUB • Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading

NEW GEAR • Dennis O’Neill rounds up the latest innovations coming to the marine market

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