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.

THE CALL OF THE NORTH

Highlights of the Southampton Boat Show

Plan your next cruising adventure

NEWS IN NUMBERS

Jet-skier issued first caution under new watercraft safety law

Youngest ever female coxswain

Cornish Crabbers bought out of bankruptcy

Tragic end for couple crossing the Atlantic

Entries close soon for YM environmental journalism award

ABP to invest further £2 million in the Port of Ipswich

LETTERS

Yachting Monthly

Why I went over to the dark side

Fixing boats in exotic locations

FIRST TEST EXCESS 11 • A cruising cat much under 40ft is a rare beast, especially one that’s meant to be fun to sail. Theo Stocker went to see if the Excess 11 really delivers

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Inner forestay or a new genoa?

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

FIGHTING FEAR to survive in a liferaft • No-one wants to end up in a liferaft, but if push comes to shove, your chances of survival are greatly increased by mastering your mind, say Frances and Michael Howorth

‘SOMETIMES YOUR BOAT KNOWS BEST’ • When Mike and Nicki Reynolds were crossing the Indian Ocean to South Africa, strong currents, volatile conditions and lightning made for challenging sailing

Just how visible are yachts to shipping? • Making your yacht as easy to see as possible makes collision avoidance much easier for large vessels, says merchant seaman Tom Sanders

SAIL NORTH! • Sailing north promises adventure, beauty and isolation. Whether it’s Scotland, the Shetlands, Norway or further, Jane Russell explores the routes to take you there

CRUISING ORCADIAN ODYSSEY • Mark Browse sails across the fearsome Pentland Firth, one of the most difficult stretches of water in the British Isles, to explore the remote Orkney archipelago with its UNESCO prehistoric sites ±

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AWARD

‘Kissing goodbye in the marina’ • New owner Monty Halls tests his sailing skills with his family aboard their Colvic 34 ketch Sobek. A recently qualified Day Skipper, Monty faces a few unexpected challenges…

CRUISING AROUND NORWAY’S SOUTH CAPE • The skerry coast of southern Norway forms an endless labyrinth of islands, secret bays and rocks. The South Cape of Norway divides this world into two distinct halves: the Mild South and the Wild West…

YOUR CRUISING COMMUNITY

Sailing to Ruhnu • Julian Mustoe retraces the route of Arthur Ransome to the remote island of Ruhnu in the Gulf of Riga

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A child’s ocean terror

NEW GEAR • Dennis O’Neill reviews the latest developments in marine clothing and electric technology

TECHNICAL HOW SAFE IS YOUR KEEL? • Regular checks can help prevent catastrophic ballast failure. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains what to look for…

HOW IT WORKS ENGINE MOUNTS

JEANNEAU SUN LIGHT 30 • As a light and sprightly coastal cruiser with racing potential and room for the family, Jeanneau’s Sun Light 30 has much to offer

ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER

THE CONFESSIONAL • OWN UP TO YOUR SAILING SINS