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.

THE WIND OF CHANGE

NEWS • If you have a news story to share, contact News Editor Heather Prentice Email Heather.Prentice@futurenet.com Tel 07751 746468

Premier acquires boatfolk marinas

NEWS IN NUMBERS

MCIB reviews LPG regulations after fire

Yachting Monthly launches The Sailing Podcast

Brian Black Memorial & Zhik Spirit of Adventure awards

Flushing Sailing Club first to use new ‘Mark-Set-Bot’

Updated RIN Electronic Navigation Systems guide

Otley Sailing Club wins Sunsail Funding the Future prize

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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CHICHESTER HARBOUR FRIENDS • Nominated by Yachting Monthly reader Paul Dale

In the chilly footsteps of giants

Priced out of keeping a yacht

ADVENTURE FOREVER CHANGED • Anchored in a quiet loch on the west coast of Scotland, Katherine Knight discovered the seabed was barren mud. She raised a small community and set out to replant the underwater desert with life-giving seagrass

OUR CHANGING SEAS

DUFOUR 48 • Can a boat this big and muscular be fun and even nimble to sail as well as comfortable to live aboard? Theo Stocker went to find out

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED • Send your questions to our experts at yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ • Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

THE VERY BEST OF BOATING

How to navigate Caribbean customs and immigration • The Caribbean islands manage their borders in a variety of ways, and all have their own idiosyncrasies. Simon Hardaker helps guide you through the many varied rules

LESSONS LEARNT

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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

A WALK IN THE PARK?

BOOK CLUB • Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading

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XMAS GIFT GUIDE • A round up of this year’s best marine products perfect for a surprise stocking filler…

YOUR CRUISING COMMUNITY • Send your sailing gossip, diary dates, cruising news and club or owners’ association updates to Heather Prentice: heather.prentice@futurenet.com

DIARY DATES

Sailing the Saronic Gulf • After exploring the Ionian, Gwynneth and Andrew Page wanted more challenging sailing. They opted to join a flotilla exploring the Saronic Gulf

ARION 29 • With its voluminous accommodation and secure cockpit, this low-draught Polishbuilt cruiser is ideal for family coastal cruising – and a bit of canal pottering…

EXPERT OPINION

ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER

HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR SAILS • High-tech laminate sails sound appealing but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them…

SAIL REPAIRS

CLEANING SAILS

CHOOSING SAILS FOR AN OCEAN...