Practical Boat Owner

The true cost of cruising…and how to afford it

There are many ways to save money while cruising, like spending more time at anchor. Credit: Tor Johnson

What’s the real price of long-term cruising? Accountants Christine Muir and Keith Hunt reveal their…

Sailing La Vagabonde: A crusing life on You Tube

Elayna and Riley live aboard their Outremer 45 cat. With more than 1.4m subscribers to their You Tube channel, they have a reliable income stream to keep sailing. Credit: Robin Christol

Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde make a living cruising the world and capturing…

Passage planning: Paper or electric?

Using both electronic and paper charts while on deck combines the best of both worlds, but keeping all-round awareness is key

We tend to consider paper charts the most reliable means of passage planning, but both…

How do I get an MMSI number and call sign?

Obtaining an MMSI number is relatively easy to do

Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com for an expert answer and the chance to win a…