Tidal calculations: why online predictions can be dangerously inaccurate
On shallow estuaries, tidal calculations are vital, but Ken Endean finds errors in online predictions The…
Do you offer a tow or not?
In calm conditions, would you offer a tow to a broken down yacht? James Stevens answers…
Boat steering failure on a lee shore: one sailor shares his experience
With the pressure of winter storms on the horizon, Pete Nielsen is struggling to make meaningful…
Sailing to France: what you need to know
If you are sailing to France, here is what you need to know to avoid immigration…
Boat berthing skills for sailing the Baltic Sea
Berthing your boat while sailing the Baltic Sea requires some forethought, especially if you have never…
Expert advice: sailing instruments
Yachting Monthly’s expert panel of cruisers gather their top tips and expert advice when it comes…
Will a headland provide enough shelter?
You have a tired crew and you plan to anchor for the night. Will the headland…
Night Sailing: A full guide to sailing in the dark
Pete Goss provides an in depth guide to night sailing to help you get the most…
Burst coolant hose: ‘I had spares for everything except this’
Edward Vivian experiences a burst coolant hose while sailing from Guernsey to Plymouth in deteriorating conditions…
Finding crew for ocean passages
Julie and Andy Pag wanted crew to share the watches sailing their Lagoon 410 Cushla Na…
GPS failure: What would you do?
How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship…
Handling & rowing a dinghy: a beginner’s guide
Dinghies and tenders might be small, but good seamanship is just as vital in these diminutive…