Yachting Monthly

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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 VITAL LUXURY

NEWS • If you have a news story to share, contact News Editor Katy Stickland Email Katy.Stickland@futurenet.com Tel 0330 390 6738

NEWS

New guidance on marina waste

NEWS IN NUMBERS

Alcohol limits for sailors still being reviewed

Boat mooring fees generate £23M

UK Government issues product recall on 11 lifejackets and three paddleboards

Search for owners of boats moored in Heswall on Dee Estuary

NEWS

Boat builder and sailor, Jeremy Rogers, dies

Seagrass trials in Falmouth Harbour

LETTERS • Send us your questions in less than 200 words by email yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com or by post Yachting Monthly, Future PLC, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6JR

Yachting Monthly

A gift from the Queen’s handbag

Dark side of living the dream

Reasons to desist

VIKO S35 • Designed in Italy and built in Poland, the Viko S35 looks to offer style and space together with remarkable value for money. David Harding sees if the reality matches the promise

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Use checklists and standard procedures

Consider learning on your own boat

Fresh-water flush

Forestay fitting checks

Careful planning

Can I replace old batteries with lithium?

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

Sail faster & safer downwind • Sailing downwind can be slow without extra canvas. Rachael Sprot explores extra sail options

The Perfect Christmas Gift from just £6

SAILING TO A BUDGET • Owning a boat can be an expensive pastime, especially now, but there are numerous ways to cut the bills. Duncan Kent finds some ways to save you money and keep you afloat

WINTERISING CHECKLIST • There are a number of relatively simple tasks that most boat owners should be able to carry out to prepare their craft for winter, thereby saving money on professional maintenance engineers. The following is a summary of the main winterising tasks that can be carried out by a reasonably competent owner.

My boat sank in her berth • A little weekend cruising boat was great fun for Tiffany Butler, but keeping up with maintenance proved a challenge

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HOME WATERS TOUR DE MULL • In strong winds, Sam Llewellyn sails around the Scottish island of Mull

LAURA DEKKER A DREAM REALISED • Laura Dekker defied the odds to finish her solo circumnavigation around the world. Ten years on, she reflects on her momentous achievement

US CRUISING GROUNDS

Hidden attractions

Tips for cruising the US

ÖSTERMARSFLADEN, SWEDEN • Maeve Bell explores this charming anchorage on the island of Nåtterö, part of the Stockholm archipelago

PETIT PORT, GUERNSEY • Jane Cumberlidge drops the hook in this wildly beautiful Channel Islands anchorage

YOUR CRUISING COMMUNITY

YOUR CRUISING STORIES

World-class marine life

BOOK CLUB • Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading

NEW GEAR

TECHNICAL DIGITAL SWITCHING • How do you make your boat easy to control, from any screen on board or even remotely and save weight? Sam Fortescue talks us through digital...