Category: Europe

Mooring fore and aft can be a fiddly process, never more so than in Cornwall’s Polperro. If you can do it here, says Rachael Sprot, then you can do it anywhere Fancy going to Polperro next weekend?’ I asked my partner Chris on New Year’s Day. ‘We’ve finally got some high pressure coming in.’ I…

Making your yacht as easy to see as possible makes collision avoidance much easier for large vessels, says merchant seaman Tom Sanders Having worked aboard merchant vessels as well as being a yacht sailor myself, I’ve gained invaluable insights into the visibility challenges posed by small vessels and the critical importance of timely detection. Often,…

To go sailing in Italy is a must for every sailor. Italy is one of the most versatile and attractive destinations in Europe. It is home to some of the best sailing grounds in the Mediterranean. Witnessed by the large number of boats that are kept in the area. The lack of natural harbours and…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they should risk a short cut on a sailing passage George and Janet are on holiday in North Brittany on board their 10m yacht, Roller Coaster. North Brittany has a spectacular coastline with numerous offlying rocks which are up to…

While the Caribbean Islands are generally a very safe destination, high-profile incidents can quickly leave travellers wondering what lurks beneath its sun-and-fun veneer. British Overseas Territories tend to be the safest among the others. According to research, though, the fear of crime in the Caribbean Islands is generally overblown. Therefore, we bring you a list…

Dear sailors and sailing lovers! Looking for some fresh ideas on what simple meals to prepare during your sailing holiday? You’ve come to the right place! Learn how to prepare simple but delicious food aboard your bareboat charter in no time following the recipes written by Janko, a professional skipper with vast experience in all…

Sailing apps can be very useful while at sea. Technology has advanced so much that we can now fully relax and let sailing apps do all the hard work for us. We have already mentioned some sailing apps before, but now we present you with the list of the best sailing apps available in 2024.…

Whenever I am asked to describe a sailing holiday, I find myself somewhat challenged. That’s probably because I have a strong passion for sailing, which influences my perception. As my primary aim when discussing sailing is to inspire more sailing enthusiasts, I strive to provide a comprehensive overview of what sailing holidays entail. Therefore, I…

No-one wants to end up in a liferaft, but if push comes to shove, your chances of survival are greatly increased by mastering your mind, say Frances and Michael Howorth You have no idea how frightening it is to step off a sinking yacht and into a liferaft. There is just you, the raft and…

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how to deal with an unwell crew member Gerry is regretting taking three novice crew across the North Sea. They are on board Bellatrix, a 12m standard production yacht. They started from Stavanger in Norway and are on passage to Hartlepool…