Yachting Monthly

A swallow lands on the boat when crossing the Celtic Sea. Photo: Jasper Winn

For migratory birds, as much as sailors, climate change means actual change. Jasper Winn welcomes many small birds as passengers as he sails across the Celtic Sea

Your boat can be many things, family, home, safety and trouble. Libby Purves considers the complication relationship between boat and owner

Photographer and keen mountain biker Andy Lloyd sails north of the Arctic Circle to Norway’s northern fjords on the cycle trip of a lifetime

Theo Stocker gives his view on the trends we're seeing in 2026 and the coolest new yachts to be launched so far

Offwind sails keep you sailing in lighter airs, but a furling system will make it far safer and easier to rig and set sails solo

Whether it’s by choice or necessity, being able to handle your vessel solo in harbour and at sea is a safety skill that’s also hugely enjoyable, says Detlef Jens

Crusader's Paul Lees says the loft already has recycling partnerships in place for old sails

Looking for a new career in the marine industry? One reader's query took us to the door of independent South Coast sailmaker Crusader Sails for some excellent in-depth advice...

When a Yachting Monthly reader questions the need for pyrotechnic flares, our resident expert, Rachael Sprot, explains the pros and cons

Photo: Clare James Photography

Pinning down what caused recurrent yacht engine trouble that affected multiple cruises took patience and perseverance for Justin Morton

Premier Portland Marina. Photo: Premier Marinas

Premier Marinas have taken Weymouth and Portland Marinas under its wing, creating a wider cruising network across the South Coast

The cliffs of Etretat, Octeville sur Mer looking towards Fecamp, mirror those on the English side. Photo: Mirko Costantini / Alamy Stock Photo

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring the special places on offer