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How to lay up a yacht abroad: cruisers find they can fly home and still save money

  • February 5, 2015

A high percentage of cruisers we meet plan to lay up a yacht in a…

Cruising in Brittany

Cruising in Brittany: its warm weather, golden beaches and handy marinas take some beating

  • February 1, 2015

Peter Cumberlidge cruises the coast of north Brittany and investigates a slower pace of life…

Kiel Canal

Why the Kiel Canal, shortcut to the Baltic, is a fascinating mini cruise all of its own

  • January 30, 2015

The Kiel Canal can be a fascinating voyage in a yacht, as Detlef Jens reports

Yacht refit 2: how a three-month refit of Zest was worth all the effort and expense

  • January 27, 2015

Many owners have found yacht refit to be a protracted process and in some cases…

Yacht refit tips: you can save costs on refitting a quality cruiser by project managing the work yourself

  • January 25, 2015

Have you ever hankered after a top-quality yacht, fitted out to your own requirements, but…

Cruising in Maine

Why the inlets and rocky islets of Maine are some of the best cruising grounds in the US

  • January 19, 2015

Tom Zydler enjoys a late-September cruise through the fragrant inlets and rocky islets of Maine…

Whale encounter – there seems to be an increasing number of collisions with whales as yachts get faster

  • January 18, 2015

  The first I heard about a sailing boat colliding with a whale mid-ocean was…

How likely is a collision with whales at sea? And how can you reduce the chances?

  • January 16, 2015

Our first encounter with whales at sea came while crossing Stellwagen Bank, a vast marine…

How to keep your connection to the internet on board, so you can remain online offshore

  • January 14, 2015

There isn’t as much logic as you might expect when it comes to hooking up…

Yacht cruising and helping locals

How cruising sailors can make a real difference by helping bring aid to communities in remote islands

  • January 2, 2015

John Neal helps the locals he visits on his remote cruising adventures

Why the UK-based Cruising Association is the best place to find up to date sailing information

  • December 29, 2014

The Cruising Association’s Limehouse HQ is the place to go to plan your cruising, says…

Professional yacht delivery

Professional yacht delivery provides a chance to learn from experts as well as saving time

  • December 26, 2014

Hiring a professional to deliver your yacht gives you the chance to learn from experts…

Disposing of abandoned boats

What’s the best way to dispose of abandoned yachts? European options investigated

  • November 23, 2014

There is a need for a programme around sensible disposing of abandoned boats. Yachting World…

Atlantic crossing

Top 10 tips for an Atlantic crossing – a guide to planning a stress-free transatlantic voyage

  • November 20, 2014

Yachting World editor Elaine Bunting provides her tips for a stress-free Atlantic crossing

Jerry Henwood

Rig failure narrowly avoided: six of the most commonly seen ARC rig check failures

  • November 30, 2012

Jerry the Rigger went aloft to check 100 rigs on this year’s ARC. Here’s his…

How to sail the ARC: Chris Tibbs on how to cross the Atlantic downwind

  • November 18, 2009

Meteorologist Chris Tibbs offers some pointers on downwind sailing...

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