Since 1947 Yachts & Yachting has been famed for its excellent coverage of all aspects of racing, from local dinghy and keelboat events to the heights of the Olympic Games, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race. As well as the top end events, each issue is full of vital information, including technique and tips from some of the best coaches in the sport, interviews and profiles, kit and equipment guides, as well as tests of the latest new boats.

Skipper’s View • THERE ARE TIMES WHEN CARRYING OUT BOAT TESTS IS ABOUT FAR MORE THAN SAILING

CONTRIBUTORS

Sailing Today

Houston, we have a problem

Sailors could be ‘stranded’ after Brexit, authorities warn

BAME sailors help shape Diversity Strategy

British America’s Cup boat breaks the mould

Teenager sails around Britain solo

Volunteers recognised

Disabled sailor to ‘sip and puff’ the ARC

First crewed IMOCA 60 in build

RNLI spent £1.2m on PPE

K1 class regatta leads the way

Sailmaker makes ‘cuddle curtains’

Boat show cancellations felt

NEWS BRIEFS

Brits set for a round the world classic

Vendée Globe stats

NEWS BRIEFS

New boats

The Wild West • In the last of our series celebrating coastal ports and places around Britain and Ireland, Yacht Nova sails through the fierce tides of the Bristol Channel, visits Lundy Island, and gets help from the coastguard to deal with a medical emergency

BRISTOL

Pilot books and useful apps

FALMOUTH

Tom Cunliffe • Winter is upon us and minds turn to our bookshelves as armchair sailors try to keep voyaging. Meanwhile, at sea, Tom rediscovers an old classic

Paul Heiney • Sailing with a crew is all about the art of good communication in order to maintain harmony. It’s often the case that, the moment voices are raised, both understanding and bonhomie tend to evaporate

Jess Lloyd-Mostyn • Sailors have learnt to adapt and develop a strange symbiotic relationship with electronic wizardry yet it’s important to remember that, at heart, sailing is a fundamentally human activity

Andy Rice • Olympic preparations continue for sailors around the world despite trying circumstances. Those able to overcome the Covid-related obstacles most efficiently will profit in Tokyo

Andi Robertson • As the skippers gather ahead of the start of the ninth Vendée Globe, thoughts turn to the safety of all involved - both off and on the water

Double ambitions • Giles Scott’s goal to win the Olympics and America’s Cup in the same year remains on track, despite a blip at the recent Finn Europeans…

Some Scandi talking • Sam Fortescue escapes lockdown to explore Scandinavia with his family

Marginalia

Swedish style mooring

Grand designs • Elan Yachts has teamed up with Studio F.A. Porsche in order to produce the ultimate grand tourer. Sam Jefferson steps aboard the new GT6 to find out just how stylish performance cruising really can be

SAM’S VERDICT

ALTERNATIVE YACHTS

Sharpen your starts • Hop to it! Rabbit starts are a great way to boost speed and boat handling. Mark Rushall explains how to get the most from this exercise

Living on the kedge • In the second part of Bob Shepton’s reminisces, the worthy reverend scales the heights and also heads to warmer climes in search of yet more adventure

Lifetime achievement • The Reverend Bob Shepton has sailed the globe at every lattitude and scaled many of the world’s most remote peaks. An ex-Marine and retired school chaplain, he has inspired many with his ambitious feats. In recognition, he has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the prestigious British Yachting Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. We caught up with him as...