Whats in the February issue of Yachts & Yachting magazine
by Y & Y magazine 13 Jan 2011 10:00 GMT
13 January 2011
Current Issue: Out January 13th
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The February issue of Y&Y is on sale today, including our pick of the best of 2010 as well as the third of our famous racing classes guides - this issue it's yachts. We have two fabulous tests this issue; the Rebel - the new doublehander skiff for lightweights from Hartley, plus the Viper - a keelboat that's done well in the USA and has re-launched in the UK. We also go match racing with Peter Gilmour, Iconic dinghy number four is revealed and Mark Rushall reveals what the jury decided in our real life scenarios. plus tailoring your sailing fitness for the bow and a NEW writer for our keelboat column; none other than Stuart Childerley!
NEWS – your monthly round-up
SEASONAL SPECIAL
The Jury’s verdict – Test your rules knowledge as Mark Rushall reveals what the jury thought of some real life scenarios
Pick of 2010 – Our best moments, best boats, classes and more
TECHNIQUE
Fit & well – tips to stay in shape for the position of bowman
Understanding weather – our guide to the basics
Sailing for the over 50s – it’s not just a sport for youngsters
DINGHIES
Roll tacks – Andy Rice
Young Y&Y – more from the sailors of the future, plus cartoon fun with ‘Just for Luffs’
Making sailing fun – how to capture and keep the interest of youngsters
True icons – David Henshall counts down number four
On test – the Hartley Rebel lightweight doublehanded skiff gets the once-over
MULTIHULLS
Multi mad – Jeremy Evans looks at the latest from the world of multihulls
KEELBOATS
Offshore – Andi Robertson on the offshore racing scene
On test: Viper – re-launched in the UK
YACHTS
Yacht classes review – entry numbers and general trends
Yacht A-Z – class listings
PERSONALITIES
Wet wheels – Geoff Holt on the world of disabled sailing
Sailing onboard - with Peter Gilmour
KIT & EQUIPMENT
Kit bag – what’s new
A good read – Snuggle up and sail the sofa!
Buyer’s guide - chartplotters
TRAVEL
Visiting Malta – classic sailing venue
REPORTS
Clubs & Classes – more race reports from around the country and beyond
FOR FUN
Position of the month
Next issue: Out on February 10th
(Second Thursday of the month)
OFFICIAL DINGHY SHOW GUIDE - The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show is a must for all dinghy and small keelboat sailors and we bring you the official guide to the exhibitors, show plans and more
GREAT ESCAPES; CAPSIZING - Mark Rushall looks at making the best of things when it all goes wrong!
TESTING, TESTING - New trifoiling multihull
PLUS - Grafham venue guide, fitness, youth pages, paint guide and reports galore!