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.
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Captain Mogan • Puerto Mogan is a beautiful, and very sunny, town in the southwest corner of the island of Gran Canaria. Known as the Venice of the Canaries because of its many canals, it also has many lovely white-washed buildings, a fine marina, a sandy beach, good restaurants and bars and some fine views. Most importantly, it’s a great place to anchor and enjoy some tapas.
Ebb and flow • EVENTS | NEWS | TALES FROM THE SAILING COMMUNITY
New boats • A look at the latest launches from around the globe
First Look - Ino Noir
Fastnet Race at 50 • The Rolex Fastnet Race is an iconic – near-mythical – event that tests skill and stamina on many levels. In this, the first of a two-part series, Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a look at the event ahead of its Golden Jubilee…
Scotland or bust • In the second of a three part series, Barry Pickthall recounts the trials and tribulations of a cruise round Britain in a 27ft yacht
Tom Cunliffe • Night watches are not always joyous but on occasions they are a delight and well worth embracing says Tom during a recent trip to the Baltic...
Paul Heiney • Appointing a yard to fix your engine doesn't necessarily result in doom and gloom. Instead, it can be quite thrilling as Paul recently discovered,
Andy Rice • Reflections on the joys of wingfoiling at high altitude, a frustrating Moth Worlds, and a headache as the Ocean Race reaches its climax...
Wood is good • RM yachts is the only mass producer of epoxy ply boats in the world. Its boats are therefore unique but also thoroughly entertaining as Sam Jefferson found out
A drop in the ocean • Pilotage guru Rod Heikell lists his 10 favourite anchorages in Mediterranean France and Corsica
Chartering for the Fastnet • Chartering a yacht is one way to fulfil the dream of competing in the Fastnet. Meg Niblett, mate aboard the Swan 65 Eve talks through the process of prepping for the ultimate charter
The long way home • Nick Bamford needed to bring his Sigma 362 Such Stuff back from Greece to the UK. He took the scenic route via the French canals and rivers
Anybody out there? • Satellite comms are changing the way we plan and communicate while sailing long distances. Sam Fortescue looks at the latest developments
Course made good • Want to skipper your own charter yacht but need a qualification? Keep it simple and stress free with an RYA Day Skipper course in Greece with Sailing Holidays. Sue Pelling and her husband Julio did just that and are now free to ‘go it alone’!
FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN • Fambridge Yacht Haven on the River Crouch is an east coast ‘hidden gem’ and offers everything you’d expect from a Yacht Havens marina writes Sue Pelling
Holy Cowes • It’s nearly that time of year again when the Solent fills with sails as 500+ boats and 4000 sailors gather for one of the world’s largest keelboat regattas, Cowes Week. Georgie Corlett-Pitt finds out what's in store
UK Sailing Holidays • England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s coastal regions offer a multitude of sailing holiday options for everyone says Sue Pelling
Redefining the horizon • He wants to engage with disadvantaged young people around the UK,...