French offshore sailor, François Gabart has, subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, set a new solo round the world record
Sailing news
French Sailing Federation with be ‘either neutral, for or against’ the Golden Globe Race
The French Sailing Federation - Fédération Française de Voile (FFV) - will be deciding in the new year if it will support the Golden Globe Race
Editor’s welcome to the January 2018 issue…on sale now
Lessons and discoveries...the editor's welcome to the latest issues of Yachting Monthly magazine
2 for 1 subscriber offer for London Boat Show 2018 tickets
The London Boat Show will take place at the London ExCel 10-14 January, and you can take advantage of our 2 for1 ticket offer now. Find out how
New look Yachting Monthly coming soon!
There is less than a week to go until the launch of the bigger and better Yachting Monthly. Find out more about the changes to Britain's most popular cruising magazine
HMRC defends the use of red diesel by British sailors
The government is fighting the European Commission's claims that the use of red diesel to power pleasure boats in the UK is in breach of EU rules
Clipper Race death: GREAT Britain crewmember washed overboard
Simon Speirs was assisting with a head sail change when he was washed overboard from Clipper Race yacht, GREAT Britain, in the Southern Ocean
Could sailing in Europe post Brexit cost more and involve more paperwork?
The Cruising Association has carried out research to try and find out what sailors can expect when sailing in EU countries after Brexit
New patron for the RCC Pilotage Foundation
The renowned maritime authority, Trinity House has announced it will become the patron of the charity, the RCC Pilotage Foundation
First autonomous ship registered in the UK
The autonomous ship - C-Worker 7 - is the first unmanned vessel to sign up with the UK Ship Registry