We at Yachting World are constantly seeking to improve our offering to readers and in the May issue we have brought together design and content changes which we hope will bring you even more informative material in an exciting new format.

A new column by Elaine Bunting, a regular debating forum in On the Wind, a more in-depth look at gear and equipment, more on new yachts and even better use of pictures will, we believe, create an even better magazine.

Yachting World remains broad in its international coverage of cruising and racing and brings you informed comment on the issues that matter to you from our leading writers.

Our yacht test programme will continue to cover yachts from around the world, offering critical assessment and detailed photography linked with online video.

As we approach the exciting weeks leading up to the London 2012 Olympics and the Olympic regatta in Weymouth and Portland, we will continue to keep you up to date with the teams and the action in print and online.

Watch out for our upcoming pre-Olympic issues, which will be covering everything from the Olympic competition to the J Class regattas in Falmouth and Cowes, to the Pendennis Cup, the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup and Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.

For your new and improved Yachting World, don’t miss the May issue published on 12 April.