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 the chronometer.

But there is no denying that as technology evolves sailing instrumentation has…

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Introduction to Yacht Design explains the characteristics of boat design in a straightforward and understandable manner. Reading it would benefit most boat owners

Introduction to Yacht Design
Ian Nicolson
Fernhurst, £15.99

I was oddly startled to receive this book.

It seemed to hark back to the days when boats were generally built using wood and…

Alistair MacLean's War is a fascinating delve into the writer's time in the Navy between 1941–1954, an experience which inspired many of his novels

Alistair MacLean’s War
Mark Simmons
Pen & Sword, £20

‘Alistair MacLean was a giant figure when I was growing up,’ writes massively-successful thriller writer, Lee Child, in his foreword to this book.

So…

Considered by many to be one of the most important books to have onboard, this latest edition of Heavy Weather Sailing deserves a place on your bookshelf, says Julia Jones

Heavy Weather Sailing (8th edition)
Peter Bruce and Martin Thomas
Adlard Coles, £39.99

Former Ocean Cruising Club Commodore Martin Thomas joins Peter Bruce for the latest edition of…

When it comes to through hull fittings do you opt for bronze or plastic? Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares answers a Yachting Monthly reader's question

I recently had a scary experience with one of my through hull fittings breaking.

I want to replace them all and would like some advice on bronze…

Offshore solo sailor Damien Guillou is the French favourite for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is racing in the Rustler 36, PRB

Damien Guillou is one of the few professional sailors taking part in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and was hand picked by…

British skipper Simon Curwen is continuing to lead the Golden Globe Race, but some of his rivals are making the most of a small low pressure system to catch up!

A lack of wind south west of the Cape Verde islands is causing frustrations for Golde…