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Late September sun, Maldon Town by John Martin. This year will mark the 80th year of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) Annual Exhibition. The exhibition, open 17-27 September, celebrates sailing and yachting through a selection of works from leading marine artists. The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Annual Exhibition celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The society is a registered …Continue reading » The post The Royal Society of Marine Artists celebrates sailing ...| Yachting Monthly
Pete Goss has long had Antigua Classic Regatta on his sailing bucket list. And it's no wonder with stunning weather, beautiful classic yachts and lots of rum for the winners! Between lashings of rum and bonhomie Mat is in need of a focused crew, for he has a trophy to …Continue reading » The post This crew received a whole barrel of rum as their sailing event prize! – Pete Goss appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Sponsored Content created with Ancasta Whether you keep your yacht afloat or haul her out ashore, this quieter period of the year is ideal for essential maintenance, checks, and upgrades, says Mandy Boughton of Ancasta Yacht Services As the last of the summer breeze fades and the nights start drawing in, many yacht owners instinctively turn their …Continue reading » The post How to winterise and refit your yacht to reap rewards next summer *Sponsored* appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Sonderborg town quay is convenient for the shops and restaurants but requires large fenders or fender boards. Photo: Chris CarrChris Carr ventures out to visit just a few of the hundreds of Danish islands in the South Funen Archipelago The Danish islands between Jutland, the continental part of Denmark, and Sweden had long been on my wish-list as a …Continue reading » The post Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We flew down the inner section of the fjord on a broad reach towards the Holnis narro...| Yachting Monthly
Paul Trammell sails his Cartwright 40 Windflower singlehanded. Here he explains why you don't need an anchor windlass My first sailing boat didn’t have a windlass, and this led to a bit of unexpected drama. I was sailing …Continue reading » The post Why you don’t need an anchor windlass + how to cruise without one appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
At Future Publishing we rely on advertising to keep bringing you the content you love to read. The majority of the content on Yachting Monthly is created solely by our editorial team, but on occasion we also work with external partners to create content we hope our readers will find interesting and useful. In some cases, advertisers support us in producing content. This content is labelled so you can see who has funded it and how it was created. We use the label on the page to clarify the adv...| Yachting Monthly
A solo, septuagenarian sailor rediscovers the joys, magic and mystery of England’s East Coast rivers, sailing over four bars and under two bridges| Yachting Monthly
The Exe Sailability Project receives the King's Award. Photo: Exe Sailability Project. The Exe Sailability Project, a sailing charity in Devon, has been presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Exe Sailability Project, a sailing charity in Devon, was presented with a King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special …Continue reading » The post Exmouth sailing charity Sailability awarded a King’s Award appeared fi...| Yachting Monthly
The salt marshes at Keyhaven in the Solent. Maritime Solent invites maritime charities operating in the Solent region to apply to become Maritime Solent Charity Partner in 2025-26. Applications close on 31 July 2025. Applications are open to become Maritime Solent Charity Partner for 2025-2026! In order to be eligible, charities need to: operate …Continue reading » The post Applications are open to become the next Maritime Solent Charity Partner appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month Should you set sail if a Force 8 is forecast? Toby is skipper of Cutting Edge, a 13m cruiser racer which he keeps in Salcombe. Cutting Edge is a powerful …Continue reading » The post Should you set sail if a Force 8 is forecast? appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast’s sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each zone This is a spectacular but remote cruising ground. It is essential to be well-prepared and self-sufficient. The Hebrides sea area …Continue reading » The post Sailing the Shipping Forecast: The Hebrides appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Detlef Jens enjoys sailing between Augustenborg and Aarø in the Baltic, one of the cruising grounds of his youth, which is still every bit as appealing today Ghosting up the narrow Als Sound, with only the faintest breeze over glassy water, through a beautiful, picture-book scenery that …Continue reading » The post Sailing to ‘a picture-book village, with ancient houses and shaded alleyways’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
One trip and James Kenning was smitten with Mallorca and the Spanish islands. Several years later, he returned with his own boat Chartering a yacht out of Mahon back in 2014 was my first experience of the Balearics. With just a week …Continue reading » The post Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Dramatic scenery, sheltered anchorages and fine beaches make cruising spectacular in the Balearics’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
The cast of Maiden Voyage. Photo: Pamela Raith.Maiden Voyage, a new musical at London's Southwark Theatre, is running 19 July - 23 August. As a long-term musical theatre fan, classically trained dancer, and now sailing journalist, the Maiden Voyage musical seemed like a …Continue reading » The post Maiden Voyage Review: the musical tale of Tracy Edwards and her all-women crew appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
This is a magazine for cruising sailors, but even the least competitive amongst us cannot fail to recognise the powerful influence that the Royal Ocean Racing Club has had on recreational sailing as a sport and the boats themselves Back in 1925, Malden Heckstall-Smith, then editor of Yachting Monthly, was one of a small group of yachtsmen who formed …Continue reading » The post A hundred years of the Royal Ocean Racing Club appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
The new trust will celebrate Buckler's Hard shipbuilding heritage, with projects already underway to bring its history to future generations.| Yachting Monthly
A new Junior photo competition has been added to the Brian Black Memorial Award 2025 to be judged alongside the other BBMA 2025 categories Brian Black was an adventurer and a journalist, and he was passionate about showing and telling people about the natural …Continue reading » The post Brian Black Memorial Award 2025 – Junior photo competition ‘Our Changing Seas’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Photo: British MarineThe Women in Marine panel and networking event returns to the Southampton International Boat Show, providing women with the opportunity to advance their careers in the industry On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, Women in Marine will be holding its annual panel and networking event at the Quarterdeck …Continue reading » The post Women in Marine event to focus on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ at Southampton International Boat Show appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
It’s easy to take your winches for granted but regular simple maintenance will increase efficiency and safety Winches tend to be mounted in places where, if a bit drops off, it will roll into the water, so …Continue reading » The post How to service a winch appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Craig Simmons explains how you can reduce your boat's carbon footprint and save money For nearly three decades, I have been deeply involved in shaping environmental solutions across many industries, from agriculture to aviation. …Continue reading » The post How to sail sustainably: ‘The Atlantic taught me how to calculate a boat’s carbon footprint’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Photo: Autism on the Water.On 5 July at Haslar Marina, Autism on the Water will host an open sailing day for the South Coast community. On 5 July at Haslar Marina, Gosport, join Autism on the Water for a day of community sailing. The event …Continue reading » The post Join Autism on the Water for an Inclusive Sailing Day appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Photo: Alamy Stock PhotoNo other European metropolis is as easily accessible by boat as Copenhagen. After cruising Copenhagen, tie up in the centre of the city that has so much to offer, as Detlef Jens explains Sitting by the water on a hot summer’s day with a cool white wine in your hand? Even this can …Continue reading » The post Cruising Copenhagen: ‘The water in the city centre is clean enough to swim in’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Students of the BBA launch their boats at the end of the 40 week course. Photo: Boat Building Academy.Earlier this summer, marine heritage craftsmen and enthusiasts from across the UK gathered to discuss challenges faced by the traditional boatbuilding sector, including the need to replenish the boatbuilding sector's workforce and bring greater visibility to its craft On 14 June, the launch of Norfolk boatbuilder Abbey Molyneux’s new and expanded yard brought together more than 60 professio...| Yachting Monthly
Each month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, James Stevens answers a reader's question. This month should this reader make a difficult harbour entrance? Dave and three friends are sailing their 10m cruising yacht from the Solent to Brest. They were going to enter …Continue reading » The post Should you enter this harbour with a navigation electronics malfunction? appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
In the chaotic confines of a liferaft simulator, every move is a battle, revealing crucial lessons for survival at sea, says Pete Goss| Yachting Monthly
From left: Jim Goldsby, Vince Manley, Skipper Jim Taylor-Ross. Seated facing aft: Ben Pearson. Photo: Stride Forward New charity Stride Forward will take part in this year's Cowes Week. Their programmes help individuals who have sustained life-altering injuries regain confidence through sailing A charity that helps participants recover autonomy and a sense of possibility through sailing, called Stride Forward, will take part …Continue reading » The post Stride Forward charity to race in Co...| Yachting Monthly
Jason Beattie’s 1938 cutter Cumulus turns heads, but there are some costly realities that come with owning a beautiful piece of history The motor launch headed towards us at speed across Chichester Harbour and then pulled up sharply alongside. ‘Can I just …Continue reading » The post The pitfalls and pleasure of owning my classic yacht appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Photo: RYA.The RYA celebrates 20 years of its beloved OnBoard initiative, one of the UK’s largest grassroots programmes for getting kids into watersports. The RYA celebrates 20 years of its beloved OnBoard initiative, one of the UK’s largest grassroots programmes for getting kids …Continue reading » The post RYA OnBoard turns 20 appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Upgrade your mattresses to breathable, moisture- wicking beddingFollowing yacht improvement tips isn’t just about luxury – it’s about making your time on the water more enjoyable, practical and stress-free, writes Susannah Hart For many yacht owners, time on the water is more than just a matter of sailing or cruising – it’s …Continue reading » The post Yacht improvement tips: Getting onboard creature comforts appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
The big blue is massive. It is so big and deep that our scientists struggle to uncover its secrets. But you and your boat can make a difference, writes citizen science sailor Jon Amtrup I could spend my life sailing towards the horizon. To save my soul, as solo sailor Bernard Moitessier famously said …Continue reading » The post ‘With scientists on board, I get force-fed fun and helpful knowledge day in and night out’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Celebrating 100 years since legendary yachtsman Conor O Brien returned from circumnavigating the globe aboard his yacht Saoirse.| Yachting Monthly
In an age of digital navigation and walk ashore pontoons, how hard can the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore be? Theo Stocker prepared to take the test to find out| Yachting Monthly
An Australian family revisit beloved islands while sailing in the Caribbean and learn the joy of swimming with turtles. Read on.| Yachting Monthly
Fog, currents and calms would challenge Mike Reynolds as he was sailing in the Atlantic and tackled the Grand Banks, Gulf Stream and Azores High.| Yachting Monthly
There’s a lot to think about when planning an Atlantic crossing, but Simon Hardaker found breaking it down helped make the dream a reality| Yachting Monthly
Experienced sailor James Kenning set off across the Atlantic with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, but he soon realised only preparations prevent disaster| Yachting Monthly
Sailing the English Channel requires planning and preparation, but if you haven’t done it before, it’s easier than you might think, says Andy Du Port| Yachting Monthly
Nick Quirke crosses the English Channel for the first time to explore the intriguing coast of Brittany, welcoming many crew and sometimes sailing solo| Yachting Monthly
Ever wanted to try offshore racing? We take a look at the Yachting Monthly Triangle Celtic Triangle Race and the crews taking part| Yachting Monthly
What's the best lifejacket and best PFD? We got 9 professional sailors to perform sea survival drills to rigorously test the market leading options| Yachting Monthly
AIS and chartplotters have come a long way in the last decade, but are they enough to replace radar? Jonty Pearce examines the latest technology| Yachting Monthly
Many cruising yacht skippers mark very little on board their boats. They rely on experience and remembering how the sails should be set in various conditions. But it is an advantage to have a good coding system on your boat. The boat’s balance is the most important indicator of correct sail setting. Even if the helm is neutral, it is no guarantee that the sails are set correctly. If the rudder angle required to keep the boat on course is larger than 8 degrees, you can be sure that the sail ...| Yachting Monthly
Sue Pelling picks out 7 of the best boat shoes suitable for sailors with wide feet from the likes of Chatham, Sperry and Marks & Spencer...| Yachting Monthly
