Month: August 2022

Handling & rowing a dinghy: a beginner’s guide

Dinghies and tenders might be small, but good seamanship is just as vital in these diminutive craft as it is in much larger boats, as Rachael Sprot explains Dinghies are simple, but there are lots of opportunities for things to...

Expert advice: improvements on deck

The Yachting Monthly panel of experts have come together to provide you their best tops for improvements on deck Make sure you check out before leaving France to avoid overstaying in the Schengen Zone. Credit: Getty When we at Yachting...

Expert advice: boat navigation

Good seamanship starts with excellent navigation skills. Yachting Monthly experts share their top tips for a smooth passage Being comfortable with your navigation skills will make sailing more enjoyable. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images Boat navigation is more than just chart...

How to use a dinghy outboard

All sailors who use dinghies come across challenges such as the contortions required to get a dinghy outboard onto the transom. Rachael Sprot shares her advice and top tips Handing characteristics vary depending on the dinghy outboard. Credit: Rachael Sprot...