Whats in February 22 issue of Yachts and Yachting magazine

Current Issue: February 22th 2008

There is plenty of technique advice for readers to get their teeth into this issue… tide tactics — all your tough tide questions answered, and we also have an extract focusing on downwind advice from Paul Goodison’s new Laser Handbook. There’s also a picture extravaganza from ‘down under’ — action from events including Melbourne International Regatta and Australian Skiff Nationals… fantastic photos in a big picture special. What’s more, our new to sailing series continues with a step-by-step guide to the sailing race, the fitness column features a fascinating interview with Ben Ainslie, and our countdown of the 50 events to do before you die continues. That’s only the tip of the iceberg of course, there is plenty more packed into the pages of this issue, including a focus on how to promote your club — in the pages of Y&Y, on Y&Y.com, and with your local press…

News - Winners have crossed the finish line in the Barcelona World Race, and British success at the 470 worlds.

Readers letters - The debate over handicap ratings continues.

Action down under - From the Melbourne International regatta to the Australian Skiff nationals in Sydney — a stunning photo extravaganza.

New to sailing - The essential elements of the sailing race, step-by-step, with Rupert Holmes.

Fitness and nutrition - Rachel Dobrijevic has a health and fitness Q&A with Ben Ainslie, plus Thai takeaway options: the pros and cons, with Ann Ashworth.

Tide tactics - Tidal flow can have a massive effect when sailing on coastal waters. Troubleshooting king Mark Rushall answers your tough tide questions.

Laser speed - Top tips on downwind Laser sailing speed, in an extract from multiple European champion and Olympic sailor Paul Goodison’s new book.

Roll tacks - Andy Rice considers the controversy surrounding the recent Bloody Mary result.

Promote your class - Dawn Hinsley guides you through the options for promoting your sailing club in Y&Y, and your local press.

Regatta countdown - The hit parade continues, with the countdown of 50 events you should do before you die. This issue, 30-21.

On test: Mirror Mk3 - With its Bermudan rig, new deck layout and epoxy foam sandwich construction, Jeremy Evans assesses a totally modern Mirror.

Multi mad - Jeremy Evans considers the French lust for record chasing, and ‘Groupama 3’s’ current bid.

Offshore - Andi Robertson wonders who’ll be tough enough to go along for the ride as Volvo media crew.

Profile: Graham Sunderland - Rupert Holmes caught up with the pro navigator and tactician, with an impressively diverse array of victories to his name, at home near Cowes.

Olympic predictions - Our Team GBR ‘behind the scenes’ series continues: Andi Robertson meets meteorologist Libby Greenhalgh.

Day in the life of... Laser Performance president Dave Graham.

Club profile: Itchenor SC - Rupert Holmes goes behind the scenes at this thriving club in Chichester Harbour.

Clubs and classes - Big turnouts at winter events up and down the country.

Diary

Multihulls A-Z

Position of the fortnight - Negotiations take many guises!

Next issue: Out on Mar 7

Light winds – Mark Rushall considers the pitfalls.

Sailing holidays – Paula Irish runs through the essentials.

Gadgets – Helen Fretter finds the latest sailing toys.

Spring preview – We look ahead to the Raymarine Warsash Spring Series.

49er duo – Andy Rice interviews our Olympic hopefuls Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes.