January 2012 Cruising Helmsman - out now!

A comprehensive look at sail-training options for cruisers with a competition to win a free Day Skipper Theory course heads the list of practical articles in the January 2012 issue of Cruising Helmsman.
 
Other informative and entertaining articles include a wonderful story with stunning photos from Chris Bray, who sailed the Arctic's infamous Norwest Passage in a small yacht with his novice partner, Jess Taunton, encountering icebergs, polar bears and the mother of all storms.
 
On a practical tack, seasickness sufferers will enjoy (if that's the right word) Trish Comer's story about how she manages to cruise with seasickness, and anyone who has ever had to clear-in to Australia will get hot under the collar upon reading Jackie Parry's story "The battle for the overseas cruising yacht dollar" in which Jackie details just how far behind New Zealand this country is when it comes to putting out the welcome mat for overseas cruisers.
 
We also check-out new production boats over 45ft, enjoy some "Turkish delight" cruising Turkey with Christina Gillgren and stop off at the Marlin Marina in Cairns to see what it has to offer the visiting cruiser.
 
The January issue - on sale at newsagents now.