Yachts & Yachting magazine

Since 1947 Yachts & Yachting has been famed for its excellent coverage of all aspects of racing, from local dinghy and keelboat events to the heights of the Olympic Games, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race. As well as the top end events, each issue is full of vital information, including technique and tips from some of the best coaches in the sport, interviews and profiles, kit and equipment guides, as well as tests of the latest new boats.

Sailing Today

Skipper’s View • CAN THE HUMAN BEING AND THE FISH COEXIST PEACEFULLY? PERHAPS - BUT WHAT ABOUT MARINE MAMMALS AND SAILORS?

Weather bomb in the Bass Strait

Ebb and flow

New boats • A look at the latest launches from around the globe

HOW TO NEGOTIATE ORCA ALLEY • The recent attacks by killer whales off the Spanish and Portuguese coast have caused concern for cruisers. Jetty de Koster narrates a solo trip where she obeyed all the rules to stay ‘orca-safe’

THE VAT CRUISE • Nic Compton explains why he was obliged to take the path less followed to Albania in order to keep his boat in the Mediterranean

Paul Heiney • The romance of a winter sail on a crisp, frosty day is theoretically wonderful but often motivation is lacking at the crucial moment

Andy Rice • The Arkea Ultim Challenge is an extraordinary dash around the world that promises to break the 40 day barrier. It’s a far cry from the 1969 Golden Globe Race

TIME AND TIDE • The Menai Strait and surrounding waters are some of the most challenging for passage planning. Local sailor Don Smith describes how to work the tides

BUONISSIMO! • Despite a consistent record of winning on the racecourse, Italia Yachts somehow remains under the radar. Sam Jefferson tests the 12.98, the company’s latest cruiser/racer

Tom Cunliffe • The idea of wasting food while on a long sea passage is unspeakable. Tom lists a few tips and tricks to make sure the crew don’t go hungry

PHOTO FINISH • The 2023 edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart race dished up a real treat, including one of the closest finishes of all time

THE GENESIS OF FLOTILLA SAILING • Flotilla sailing might be big business these days but it enjoyed humble beginnings. Rod Heikell reminisces on the early days of flotillas in the Mediterranean

GOING FOR GOLD • Georgie Corlett-Pitt meets the sailors set for the 2024 Olympics…

ENSURE YOU’RE INSURED • It’s not the most exciting topic but a good insurance policy allows you to sleep easy. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest offers and developments in the market

LARGS YACHT HAVEN • With 730 berths, and a safe and sheltered location on the Clyde at the gateway to the west coast cruising grounds among its many attributes, it’s not surprising Largs Yacht Haven continues to hold its reputation as one of Scotland’s finest marinas writes Sue Pelling

Three of the best • BROKERAGE | BOATS FOR SALE

BOATLIFE IS BACK! • The UK’s newest boat show will be celebrating its third anniversary this year. Amanda Thibaut explains how you can get the most out of this smorgasbord of marine delights

GUATEMALA’S HURRICANE HIDEAWAY • Where can you leave your boat in the Caribbean where it will be safe and not break the bank? Jenevora Swann has a tempting option

TIME OUT • SAM JEFFERSON REVIEWS THE LATEST BUNKSIDE READS, CLASSIC BOOKS AND MORE

CANAL KNOWLEDGE • If you’re chartering in the Ionian then the Lefkas Canal is the obvious Passage from the Northern Ionian to South. It can be confusing though so Sail Ionian's Tom Fletcher provides tips

GREECE IS THE WORD • There are few places to beat Greece for that dream sailing holiday says Sue Pelling. Here we look at some of the options in three popular areas – Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic Gulf

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