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The Spooky Side of Seafaring: Superstitions, Sirens, and Shipwrecks
Woodcut engraving by Gustave Doré depicting a ship being drawn into the mouth of a gigantic sea monster amid turbulent seas. Photo via Alamy Greet the spookiest season with tales of witches, sirens, seabirds, and the shipwreck that changed the marine safety game Seafaring folk…
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‘We were welcomed on a narrow approach by the resident seals’ – Sailing the Irish Sea
Wexford Harbour at dawn, County Wexford, Ireland. Photo: Brian Lawrence / Alamy Stock Photo Navigating thick fog banks in the Irish Sea brought surprise animal visitors and a sourdough baking crisis that rapidly depleted the boat's gas. Irish Sea Uniquely amongst Shipping…
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‘The gale-force mistake that nearly made my wife hate sailing forever’ – Yachting lessons learnt
Richard and Maxi have found their Mediterranean idyll, but it hasn’t always been blue skies. Photo: Richard Thomson Richard chose Loch Tay to show his partner Maxi how great sailing can be. His lessons proved unforgettable. Greece, 2024 – first light breaks, the anchor is…
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Youngest entrant Louis Kerdelhué retires from the Golden Globe Race due to his ‘physical condition’
Louis Kerdelhué (France) sails into the Marina Rubicón film drop at 11:00 UTC on the 18th September 2026. Photo by Rob Havill / GGR2026 The Golden Globe Race's youngest entrant, Louis Kerdelhué, officially retires from the race due to his physical condition. 13 skippers remain…
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How to make sailing fun for all the family
Sailing is brilliant for children and if done well, can give them a lifelong passion for being on the water. Photo: Mawgan Grace When Mawgan Grace first took his daughter sailing, he discovered how beneficial it was to share his passion We’ve all caught the sailing bug at some…
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What are the real costs when you buy a very cheap (or even free) yacht?
Richard Rogers reveals the true cost of how much he spent rebuilding his 'bargain' yacht, and asks if it has been worth all the effort Out-of-season sailing attracts us. Winter here in Scotland, and early spring, when days are lengthening and the colours returning, are …Continue…
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Yachting skills: To pinch or not to pinch
Every month Yachting Monthly's resident expert, Rachael Sprot answers a readers question. This month it's all about pinching upwind Mark and Tanya are heading south- west down the Needles Channel in their Beneteau 40.7, Swift. They’ve been close-hauled in …Continue reading » The…
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Why Pat Lawless retired from the 2026 Golden Globe Race, ending his dream
Pat Lawless officially retires from the 2026 Golden Globe Race after a Solent stay failure. He will not continue in the Chichester Class Pat Lawless has announced his decision to retire from the Golden Globe Race after the failure of the bottom fitting …Continue reading » The…
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Charlotte Drew on growing up with one of the first Clipper skippers, Mervyn Wheatley
Full Moon was ‘not the sleekest but she got us there’. Photo: Charlotte Drew/Wheatley Charlotte Drew (née Wheatley) recounts early family adventures with a father who was one of the first Clipper skippers. He’s also a veteran OSTAR and AZAB sailor who has sailed more than…
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MCA tells maritime sector to plan for life without GPS
The UK government is advising yachtsmen, ship owners, ports and all those involved in the maritime sector to plan for operations without GPS, as spoofing, jamming, signal loss and interference in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) increase worldwide In a significant…
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Golden Globe Race Latest: Everything you missed in the first month of the ‘Voyage of Madmen’
Damien Guillou on his Rustler 36, Solarem, on the start line of the 2026 Golden Globe Race. Photo by Viveka Herzum Damien Guillou and Pat Lawless ahead, Selim Yalcin out, Guy deBoer in the Chichester Class, and the controversy around Mara Lovenskiold's livestreams. Here's…
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RNLI Controversy explained: Sailors speak out in support of RNLI and volunteers
4 October 2026 - A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Photo by PA Images via Alamy Everything you need to know about the recent protests directed against RNLI volunteers after…
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Why I’ll always choose romantic hull lines over practical comfort – Libby Purves
Why staring at other people’s hulls at the Southampton Boat Show remains a sailor’s greatest pastime This month sees the Southampton International Boat Show, that end-of-summer opportunity for the great pastime of staring at other boats. …Continue reading » The post Why I’ll…
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Cruising craic on Scotland’s West Coast: Enjoying Scottish seclusion in the ‘jewel of the Highlands’
Clouds shroud the Knoydart peninsula as the royal sailors enjoy Scottish seclusion. Photo: John Simpson Scotland’s west coast provided John and friends with craic and memories aplenty. Here's their experience. Clive, Chris and I set off in August a few years ago aboard Tintin, a…
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ARC Baltic rally returns – five countries, four weeks: ‘There are delightfully quiet natural harbours everywhere’
On tour in Bornholm: the group came for the sailing but stayed to socialise. Photo: Dan and Emily Bower The ARC Baltic rally returns after a seven-year gap. The fleet sailed through many beautiful destinations, visiting Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and the stunning Finnish…
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In the wake of Gipsy Moth: John Passmore’s Chichester homage
Sixty years after Francis Chichester made history, John Passmore sets off from Plymouth on a solo circumnavigation in his wake Just as we stepped aboard Samsara, bobbing on the sunny waters alongside Poole Quay, my wife, Cathy, was handed a …Continue reading » The post In the…
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Small upgrades, big impact: The best new gear at Southampton Boat Show
The Southampton Boat Show 2022 is held at Mayflower Park New products on display at September’s Southampton Boat Show While the towering luxury yachts and sleek hulls at Mayflower Park do tend to steal the spotlight, any seasoned boat …Continue reading » The post Small upgrades,…
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Cruising the Baie de Seine: ‘Arrival in Dives marina is hard-earned thanks to the sandbanks, but it’s well worth it’
Port-en-Bessin: turn hard to starboard through the lock for the visitor’s pontoon. Photo: Rachael Sprot Author of the new Shell Channel Pilot, Rachael Sprot, highlights one of the most underrated cruising grounds in the English Channel The Shell Channel Pilot covers 99 ports in…
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Winners announced in the Sailors’ Choice Awards
The best marine equipment and services as chosen by the sailing public have been announced at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards Run by sister sailing titles, Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly, the aim of the awards is to highlight the …Continue reading » The post…
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How to anchor for a good night’s sleep
Start with a decent anchor that you know and trust, is big enough for the boat and fits your boat roller Anchoring is different for every boat, but having a process that everyone is happy with is key to feeling secure on the hook, says Lars Hellman Anchoring is like a religion.…