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- Day sailing to the Isles of Scilly: Dodging a 35,000-tonne cargo ship May 15, 2025The Isles of Scilly comes into view. Photo: Anna Bingham Anna Bingham and the co-owners of Quaker Girl dice with a 35,000-tonne cargo ship when day sailing to the Isles of Scilly Quaker Girl is waiting patiently at the end of steep granite steps for her third skipper. Not that she needs …Continue reading » […]Yachting Monthly
- How to install Ultrasonic Antifouling and why I chose it to beef up my protection May 14, 2025The Baltic’s nutrient-rich waters forced Sam Fortescue to consider an eco-friendly alternative to conventional antifouling paint… Ultrasonic AntifoulingYou might recognise the feeling – a sense of deepening anxiety as the moment for your boat’s annual haul-out finally …Continue reading » The post How to install Ultrasonic Antifouling and why I chose it to beef up […]Sam Fortescue
- Should there be both foiling and non-foiling classes in the next Vendée Globe? – Pete Goss May 13, 2025Charlie Dalin's Macif is one of the favourites. Photo: Ronan Gladu / Disobey / Macif / VG2024 The latest generation of foiling IMOCA are more reliable than ever and impressive, but should the non-foilers be rewarded too? The Grand National of sailing that is the Vendée Globe has once again gifted an amazing romp around […]Pete Goss
- ‘You have to be a better sailor… using electric power’ May 12, 2025Jon Amtrup is a high-latitude sailor who dreams of a life without diesel, and in between the daydreams, he prepares for an electric future by sailing more often without a set destinationI barely move. The slightest ghost of a breeze is nurtured for every tenth of a knot. 1.2 knots kicks …Continue reading » The […]Yachting Monthly
- ‘Every time you turn on your engine, the exhaust water makes the sea more acidic’ May 9, 2025Solo sailor Sidse lives aboard her 31-foot yacht in Scandinavia and reflects on the impact of cruisers on the marine environment The sun shines bright in the sky and the gentle wind moves a lock of hair on my cheek. I …Continue reading » The post ‘Every time you turn on your engine, the exhaust […]Yachting Monthly
- Yachting in Croatia: 5 top cruising destinations in the Mediterranean May 8, 2025Photo: GettyI've researched five great destinations offering relaxing and culture-filled holidays to inspire some yachting in Croatia.Yachting in Croatia is an excellent way to spend time off because it offers many beautiful towns, anchorages, and hidden …Continue reading » The post Yachting in Croatia: 5 top cruising destinations in the Mediterranean appeared first on Yachting […]Jenny Jasper
- Best water bottle for sailing: 3 top options to quench your thirst on the water May 7, 2025I've looked for the best water bottle on the market and selected some options for sailors to keep them cool, hydrated, and satisfied.With the hot weather and sailors spending more time on the water, staying hydrated is essential, so it’s important to …Continue reading » The post Best water bottle for sailing: 3 top options […]Jenny Jasper
- Should you avoid a mystery green light at sea? May 7, 2025Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month should you avoid a mystery green lightMike and two crew are sailing north up the east coast of England towards Sunderland. They are on board Amelia, …Continue reading » The post Should you avoid a mystery green light at sea? appeared […]James Stevens
- Can you use AI to make a decent passage plan at sea? Would you? – Lu Heikell May 6, 2025A night passage can be a challenging testLu Heikell casts her expert eye over an AI generated passage plan and find it leaves quite a lot to be desiredFrom time to time, we get asked for advice on cruising routes from those looking to explore a new area. …Continue reading » The post Can you […]Yachting Monthly
- Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Steep cliffs rose into immense mountains [and] ice fields shone high above’ May 5, 2025In their entry to Yachting Monthly's Spirit of Adventure Award sponsored by Zhik, Kirstin Jones and Gary Hancock are thrilled by the untamed grandeur of South Georgia Sullen clouds pressed down upon a pewter sea. To port, the mountains vanished into swirling mist; to starboard, Bird Island …Continue reading » The post Zhik Spirit of […]Yachting Monthly