Month: October 2022

Do you offer a tow or not?

In calm conditions, would you offer a tow to a broken down yacht? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship Would you offer a tow to another yacht in calm conditions? Credit: Graham Snook Do you offer a tow or...

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 progress south to Florida, and then the boat steering fails Nasty fronts are common along the US East Coast in November. Heavy weather storm...

Sailing to France: what you need to know

If you are sailing to France, here is what you need to know to avoid immigration and customs headaches for a smooth entry and exit from the country The Cruising Association and the RYA are advising cruisers from the UK...

Boat berthing skills for sailing the Baltic Sea

Berthing your boat while sailing the Baltic Sea requires some forethought, especially if you have never done it before. Rachael Sprot shares her top tips If the rock is steep enough, or the inlet narrow enough, you can moor alongside....

Expert advice: sailing instruments

Yachting Monthly’s expert panel of cruisers gather their top tips and expert advice when it comes to using and understanding sailing instruments Sailing instruments are a key part of our boating experience and have been since before the invention of...