Category: Europe
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11 myths about sailing across the Atlantic that people still believe
What does it really take to sail an Atlantic circuit? Justin Halewood cuts through the noise to share what he and his family have learned For many people, sailing the Atlantic Circuit is a voyage of a lifetime, encompassing both adventure and the challenge of crossing the world’s second-largest ocean. Yet, like any great adventure,…
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ARC 2023 fleet sets sail across the Atlantic
And they are off! Spectacular is one of the few words to describe the magnificent panorama of the ARC 2023 yachts sailing towards the horizon at the start of the 2,700-mile journey to St. Lucia. Days and often years of preparation are over. The ARC 2023 saw 156 yachts cross the start line at…
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How to enter unfamiliar harbours in a yacht
Arriving in unfamiliar harbours is part of the excitement of cruising, but it can be stressful without careful preparation, says Harry Dekkers Discovering the unknown and finding places you have never been to before is one of the greatest appeals of sailing beyond our home waters. Entering unfamiliar harbours can, however, be difficult and stressful,…
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How to keep clear of shipping in fog
James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who wants to know how to keep clear of shipping in fog? Anne is regretting attempting an ambitious passage from Penzance to Plymouth in Flinders, her 8m yacht with her husband as crew. There was a good breeze at the start of the…
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How to buy a boat: your guide to buying a yacht
Buying a yacht, especially your first, can be a daunting experience. Duncan Kent offers expert guidance on how to get it right The process of buying a sailing yacht can sometimes be long-winded and stressful, especially if it’s your first time considering boat ownership. To avoid it being too daunting the first step is to…
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Spinnaker handling: an experts full guide to using the kite
YM expert Rachael Sprot steps aboard to help. This month she explains how to gain confidence with the spinnaker handling and usage ‘I have a confession to make,’ said my friend and fellow sailing instructor, Liz Le Mare, ‘I need spinnaker handling training.’ I was confused, since she’s often racing around the Solent as a…
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Should you sail to a fuel dock or wait it out?
James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who wants to know whether to sail to a fuel dock or wait it out? John is skipper of a Beneteau Oceanis 34 sailing back to the UK from a holiday in France with two crew. When they left France, the forecast was…
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Should you cross the Channel with this forecast?
James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who wants to know whether to cross the Channel with a poor forecast Kate is skipper of an 11m cruising yacht currently in Braye Harbour on the north coast of Alderney. She sailed from Guernsey, 23 miles away, yesterday in a fair SW…
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Offshore navigation: your guide to this essential skill
Offshore navigation is an essential skill but it can be daunting. Jimmy Cornell explains how to do it, and how the parameters are changing Every voyage starts with a dream, and a voyage on my own boat to the remotest parts of the world was my dream as far back as I can remember. That…
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Yacht deliveries: How to get your yacht from A to B
If you need help getting your boat from A to B after a purchase or for a cruise, a delivery crew might be the solution, says Ben Lowings Perhaps your treasured yacht is in the wrong place at the wrong time? Does it need to be somewhere else, soon? Don’t have the time, crew, or…