Three years ago the idea of finding a yacht deal in the used market had…
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Your complete guide to using radar on a yacht
Collision avoidance technology has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Radar has become more…
Cruising in Corsica and Sardinia: gelato, marine reserves, and medieval history
Thinking of cruising in Corsica and Sardinia? Given its strategic position in the heart of…
Taking ownership: Advice for overseas gardiennage
Pass any marina in the Balearics, and you’ll see yachts with a notice on the…
Taking ownership: Buying a yacht abroad
Buying a yacht abroad is a scenario few cruisers might dare to pursue. Quite apart…
‘Electric yacht propulsion opens doors to a completely different way of thinking about sailing’
Electric propulsion is rapidly becoming established in the mainstream yacht market. This is increasingly driven…
An expert guide to safe line handling at sea
Boats may have nine lives, but a sailor is not supposed to have nine fingers.…
Great seamanship: Slow Boat to Uruguay
If you’ve ever dreamed about buying a boat and sailing to South America with no…
How to find the right weather window
How do you pick the right departure date? One of the most critical aspects of…
How to manoeuvre a yacht under power
When handling under power is done well, it’s like a black art. It wasn’t until…
What’s the best autopilot kit for a transatlantic?
Few cruising skippers would argue with ocean sailing guru and founder of the Atlantic Rally…
Great seamanship: Bound for Cape Horn
Read about sailing all your life and you won’t find another book quite like Bound…
How to manage your mental health at sea
It’s a common misconception that ‘mental health’ only applies when we are experiencing a condition…
How to be a valuable first mate
Our image of the lone sailor as the hero of the high seas, battling the…
Expert advice at cruising seminars this spring: book now
World Cruising Club’s popular Ocean Cruising Seminar returns on March 25-26 2023 in Guildford, UK.…
Expert guide to watch handovers
On longer voyages, and passages with larger crews, a good watch system is essential to…
Satellite communication: how to stay connected at sea
Our desire for almost constant communication and messaging, even when onboard, and our reliance on…
Buying a yacht: hassle-free shared ownership schemes
Neatly coiled lines, highly polished stainless steel and a sense of order tends to grace…
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway: everything you need to know
Perhaps you’ve cruised the Caribbean and fancy heading up the east coast of the United…
Pretty Tough: the Contessa 32 at 50
Alan Ker on the Contessa 32 “We were prepared for a very rough night but…