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Sailing upstream is a magical experience. Our experts choose 10 enchanting rivers and estuaries to explore in the UK and Ireland  The East Coast has a plethora of rivers to explore, including the River Blackwell. Credit: AlamyWhen the weather is fine you know it’s the time for messin’ about on the river.’ Who are we to argue with folk singer Josh Mac…
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Your boat is full of hoses for many different purposes, many of them critical to essential onboard functions, and even keeping your boat afloat. Make sure they are fit for purpose, says Dag Pike
 When was the last time you checked the expiry date on your gas hose? Credit: Ben Sutcliffe DaviesLook in your vessel’s engine compartment and you…
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Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Book of Knots; A Knot a Day: 365 knot challenges for all abilities; and Splicing for Racing Sailors  The Book of Knots: book review In the spirit of fair disclosure I’ll admit to feeling a certain trepidation when asked to review knot books. This is based entirely on my own…
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Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Chancellor: George Millar, a life, by Ben Lowings  The Chancellor: George Millar, a life: Book review A generation ago it was probably safe to say that most cruising libraries would include a well-read copy of Isabel and the Sea. George Millar’s account of his and his newly married w…
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Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable in a blow, says Julian Woolfram  Understanding how your hull shape responds to waves will keep you and your crew safe and comfortable. Credit: Richard LangdonHow hull shape affects comfort at sea There are many desirable attributes sailors want in…
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Toby Heppell heads to the East Coast to sail a traditional oyster smack and put his dredging skills to the test  Oyster Smacks made up much of the traditional fishing fleet around the Essex coast. Credit: Colm O'LaoiSailing skills: traditional seamanship on an oyster smack The muddy rivers, tributaries and estuaries of the UK’s East Coast…
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How do you choose which sails to set or what course to steer, and can you stop the boat rolling? Toby Heppell talked to sailors preparing for the ARC to find out what works best for sailing downwind  The ARC fleet sets off from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en route to St Lucia. Credit: James Mitchell/WCCGin and tonic in hand as a light breeze wafts…
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Sophie Dingwall sees firsthand the impact of plastic pollution on the Caribbean's population. Her article — Polluted Paradise — has won the inaugural Brian Black Memorial Award
 The communities living in the San Blas islands off Panama are drowning in plastic. Credit: Sophie DingwallPolluted Paradise by Sophie Dingwall – winner of the Brian…
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Sophie Dingwall is the first winner of the Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism, launched in memory of Brian and Lesley Black  Sophie Dingwall's winning entry examined the cost of plastic pollution to small island communities. Credit: Sophie DingwallThe winner of the first Brian Black Memorial Award has been announced. Sophie…
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