Listen to Yachting Monthly podcasts from previous issues

May podcasts
Too many forecasts can be too much of a good thing for Libby Purves and amid a growing barrage of onboard technology Tom Cunliffe asks 'Do I really need this?'

April podcasts
Libby Purves ponders the afterlife of boats and Tom Cunliffe lays down a cruising challenge: have fun, pay less.

March podcasts
Tom Cunliffe connects with the stars in spite of modern technology, whilst Libby Purves is unswayed by the canting rig on the revolutionary Fan Class 32.

February podcasts
Tom Cunliffe suggests a two-birds with one stone solution to the problem of the Cutty Sark restoration and the rehabilitation of disaffected youth, whilst Libby Purves shares the joys of her 'nudie calendar'.

January podcasts
Libby Purves tries to establish the difference between a yacht and a non-yacht whilst Tom Cunliffe is amazed at Santa's insight into his Christmas wishes

December podcasts
Libby Purves jumps ship but hankers after the simple pleasures of bobbing at anchor and Tom Cunliffe ponders the ups and downs of having too many mod cons

November podcasts
Libby Purves considers what might happen when AIS becomes commonplace amongst small boat skippers and Tom Cunliffe recalls the brief highlights of the summer's sailing

October podcasts
Tom Cunliffe remembers the good old days on 'Debtors' Jetty' but due to a series of misfortunes, Libby's podcast was washed overboard this month.

September podcasts
Sweat the small stuff - Libby Purves revels in the little things which make life sweet, and Tom Cunliffe makes a plea to the hard men of the Customs force.

August podcasts
Libby Purves reflects on the economies demanded by Credit Crunch Cruising whilst Tom Cunliffe recalls the unfortunate crewmate who was spat out by the sea.

July podcasts
Libby Purves reveals her secret onboard desires but Tom Cunliffe, away sailing, has been too busy to record his podcast this month!

June podcasts
Libby Purves learns some useful lessons on a Caribbean cruise,
while Tom Cunliffe explains why curves are best when it comes to yacht design.

May podcasts
Libby Purves is thrown into paroxysms of anxiety by the new Far Harbor 39,
while Tom Cunliffe gargles with the Germans.

April podcasts
Smoke detectors and port holes: Tom Cunliffe asks who needs bureaucracy?
Libby Purves takes issue with foot fashionistas and Dick Durham's dislike of boat crocs

March podcasts
Tom Cunliffe makes a high level protest against nonsense decisions
Libby Purves predicts marital difficulty over the north-south divide

February podcasts
Tom Cunliffe shuns plastic glasses and other modern conveniences, click here to listen.
Libby Purves anticipates problems with the new e-borders system, click here to listen.

January podcasts
Tom Cunliffe ponders seasonal and sailing dilemmas, click here to listen.
Libby Purves describes the decision to publish her late son's sailing logs, click here to listen.

December podcasts
Tom Cunliffe wonders whether bigger really is better, click here to listen.
Libby Purves explains why zombies are now walking marina pontoons, click here to listen.

November podcasts
Tom Cunliffe wonders what shape a sensible rudder should be, click here to listen.
Libby Purves sings the praises of the humble sailing dingy, click here to listen.

October podcast
Libby Purves... click here to listen.

September podcasts/video
Tom Cunliffe takes you through a step-by-step guide to springing off. Click here to watch the video now.
The September issue features the Legend 50 boat test. Click here to watch it in action.
Libby Purves is shocked by some dumping in Ireland - click here to listen.
Tom Cunliffe rattles his sabre at the hyperbole created by some members of the press - click here to listen.

August podcasts
Tom Cunliffe recalls a time when water was scarce , click here to listen.
Libby Purves searches for art afloat , click here to listen.

July podcasts
Tom recalls a storm mid-Channel when a white flare saved his life, click here to listen.
Libby reflects on how changing boats reflect our changing lives, click here to listen.

June podcasts
Libby chats about sea sickness, mind altering drugs, the Nazis and a giant tap-dancing green spotted prawn. Click here to hear it in Libby's own words.

Tom's concerned with the ghosts of pilots past this month. Click here to hear Tom's thoughts on help from 'Pilot Morrice'

May podcast
Libby Purves reveals what happens when a rift opens up between the normally cordial fraternity of cruising people - click here to listen.

Tom Cunliffe debates whether risk analysis is less about risk than competence - click here to listen.

April podcast
Listen to Tom Cunliffe's column from April's issue of Yachting Monthly by clicking here.

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