Yachting Monthly

• Alex Thomson steps down from racing

  October 25, 2021 by Katy Stickland

  Alex Thomson has announced that he won’t be competing in the 2024 Vendée Globe, but doesn’t rule out returning to the round the world yacht race in 2028Alex Thomson has announced he will not be […]
• Reclassification of jet skis under consideration

  October 19, 2021 by Katy Stickland

  A public consultation on the classification of jet skis and other recreational and personal watercraft ends on 1 November 2021 The Governemnt would like tougher sentences for those caught driving recklessly on jets skis, powerboats […]
• Lagoon 450 forward bulkhead deformation: owners encouraged to seek an inspection

  October 18, 2021 by Katy Stickland

  Catamaran builder Lagoon has stressed that no navigation or safety issues have been connected to reports of forward bulkhead deformation on the Lagoon 450Since 2011, 1,011 Lagoon 450s have been produced. Credit: Lagoon/Nicolas Claris Catamaran […]
• Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe

  October 15, 2021 by Katy Stickland

  As Europe begins to open up again for cruising, Lu Heikell looks at the implications of Brexit on UK sailors cruising to the EU, and what steps they need to take for a stress-free trip […]
• Escape to the action – Editor’s letter November 2021

  October 13, 2021 by Theo Stocker

  While many cruises take us away from civilisation, there is an alternative, particularly if a storm is inbound…. Theo Stocker introduces the November 2021 issue of Yachting MonthlyCredit Sarah Knapton / Harbour Master Sailing Challenge […]