May 2011

On sale: Thu, 7 Apr 2011

There's a good slug of glamour in the May issue, with Med tests of the Atlantis 48 and Vicem 72 Classic. Chief tester Dave Marsh also gets under the skin of the stunning Sessa C54 after spending a few days cruising in Sicilian waters. Back on the home front, we get the amazing build story of the most highly customised Fairline Squadron 78 ever built, and learn how to spend 48 fantastic hours in Milford Haven. Elsewhere, you can win a Fairline model worth £1,700, and we get to grips with tidal flows in the latest Yachtmaster feature.

Boat Reports
New Boats
Broadblue Power500; Sealine SC42; Vicem Vanguard 45; Windy 31 Zonda

Custom Yachts
Skagen 70; Apreamare Maestro 66; Ferretti 720

Test: Atlantis 48
Atlantis reckon their new 48 offers the wind-in-the-hair thrills of an open boat but with the weather protection of a hardtop. We take it out in a Force 7 to find out

Test: Sessa C54
A cruise around Sicily gives us a chance to assess the finer points of life on board Sessa's achingly beautiful new coupe

Test: Vicem 72 Classic
This cold-moulded gentleman's cruiser defies all the rules and still comes out shining

Cruising Tales
Perfect Weekend: Milford Haven
Why this sheltered corner of South Wales is the perfect cruising destination for families

South Brittany
Wondering where to head this summer? The southern coast of Brittany is a magical world of islands, harbours and top quality seafood

Fleming to Iceland
Our man heads back to UK shores after an epic adventure circumnavigating Iceland

My Perfect Boat
John Wolf's quest to build his ideal boat has resulted in the most highly specified Fairline ever built

Boat Master
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Our experts answer your questions

New Tech
Volvo's new multi-function throttle; early-warning filter alert; GPS tender tracker; Torqeedo's electric outboard and more...

New Nav
Satellite communication special: two new ways to keep you in touch worldwide

Know How - Anodes
What causes galvanic corrosion and how to stop it slowly destroying your sterngear

Yachtmaster
Tidal flow: how to find out what it's doing and use it to your advantage

What Now?
Water in your fuel tank. Disaster or not?

Our Boats
Fitting a bow thruster to a Sunseeker Thunderhawk 43; how the mby.com forum can help you

Tried & Tested
Water-resistant phone; waterproof notepad

Buying a Used RIB
Our market expert tracks down five great used RIBs from £15,000 to £30,000, but which one would he spend his own cash on?

Regulars
Latest News
New threat to GPS systems; Sunseeker runs pirate gauntlet; tsunami trashes US marinas

UK News
Wind farm off the Needles; RIB owners at risk of back injuries; Sandbanks Boat Show

World News
Steve Curtis back in revitalised Class 1

The Truth About...
The wind farms popping up around our coast

Your MBY
Letters to the editor; behind the scenes; the latest from mby.com

Columns
Cumberlidge on Cruising
Spring brings the boating world back to life

Testing Times
Why iPads hold the key to boating's future

The Reluctant Boating Wife
When canopies become a health hazard

Postcards from the Med
The curse of the sailing flotilla strikes again

I'll Never Forget the Day
I got a frantic distress call

In June's issue (out 5 May):
Swift Trawler 44; Biscay or bust; used Fairline Targa 38; the story of Richard Branson's Atlantic challenge; the best coastal pubs in Essex; full test of the Azimut 64.

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