Yachting Monthly

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.

A CHANGE OF MINDSET

RYA SafeTrx ends, vessel data retained

All-female crew hope to break record

NEWS IN NUMBERS

Marine gear innovation recognised

Nine months until the Golden Globe 2026

Lifetime achievement award for Knox-Johnston; six new Cape Horners

New spectacular, doublehanded Arctic challenge

Skipper died after winch entanglement

Sailor Margaret Tait wins Scottish Women in Sport award

GEAR OF THE YEAR • The DAME awards celebrate the best-designed equipment and gear for boats and sailors. We take a look at this year’s winners and runners.

LETTERS • We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com or by post at Yachting Monthly, Future PLC, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6JR

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THE SHIPWRECKED MARINERS’ SOCIETY • Nominated by Yachting Monthly reader Caroline Spencer If you would like to recommend a marine charity doing great work (including care for the environment) contact julia@golden-duck.co.uk

Conquering the Southern Ocean

What happens when the wheels fall off?

THE VERY BEST OF BOATING

ADVENTURE EXPLORING THE TOBAGO CAYS • While the sailing may be awe-inspiring in the southern Caribbean, the true magic of the Tobago Cays lies beneath the surface

ADVICE FOR CRUISING THE TOBAGO CAYS

South to Stavanger • Amy Kemp and family sail south through Haugesund, the home of the Vikings, discover ‘brunost’, and learn about the impact of oil on the nation and a culture celebrating childhood

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

The furler has jammed and the wind is building. Help!

ARE YOUR FIRST AID KIT & SKILLS UP TO THE JOB? • A basic first aid kit is often an afterthought on board, but do you know if yours is sufficient, and how to use what’s inside? asks Nick Leather

Fast track your sailing • Many cruising sailors can’t think of anything worse than charging round the cans, but it can make you a far better cruising sailor, says Nigel Lloyd

‘I enjoyed racing more than I expected’ • In an effort to broaden her sailing experience, cruising sailor Anna Bingham found a boat to crew on at her local club, and had a blast in the process

‘IMPALED ON CORAL’ • John and Anne Marley set sail from Australia to bring medical and school supplies to Papua New Guinea. On leaving Sudest Island, their boat became stuck on the coral only to be saved by the islanders

SAARE 47 • Saare’s new flagship might look conservative, but those lines hide a thoroughly modern cruiser that takes the fight to the yard’s bigger rivals. Theo Stocker went to find out how she measures up

SAILING THE SHIPPING FORECAST • Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

GETTING AROUND

PLACES TO STOP

BACK ON THE WATER

BOOK CLUB • Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading

YOUR CRUISING COMMUNITY

Sailing the North Coast 500 • Wavysail skipper David Immelman takes his crew sailing Scotland’s rugged North Coast 500 route from Oban to Stornoway and back through the Caledonian Canal

MAXI 1300 • Largest in the range from the well-known Swedish builder, the...