Would you know what to do if your yacht ran aground? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
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‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully’
Ken Endean advises 'Consider, Communicate and Connect' when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents
Would you switch to electric propulsion?
Would you make the switch? We ask two sailors who have looked at how the real-world numbers stack up on electric propulsion but have reached different conclusions
How to antifoul your boat: a step by step guide
No one likes to antifoul their yacht, but keeping a boat free of the harmful growth is vital. Adam Fiander shares how to get it right
What’s the future for derelict GRP boats?
With 9,000 GRP boats abandoned in Europe each year, finding disposal solutions isn't easy. Could new technologies be the answer? Nic Compton finds out
Moody S38: a good all-round family cruising boat
Looking for a good all-round family cruising boat with a good turn of speed, there are plenty of strong contenders, including the Moody S38
Rope, rigging & deck gear: how to choose the right rope
Rope continues to develop every year. We take a look at the plethora of options on the market
Boat owners need to carry VAT proof onboard post-Brexit
Skippers cruising to and from the UK need to prepare now for the ‘bureaucracy of sailing’ post-Brexit, the Cruising Association (CA) has warned
Round the Island Race 2021: Entries open
Entries have now opened for the Round the Island Race 2021, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary
Lively Lady: Sir Alec Rose’s yacht lives again
Dick Durham discovers the restored Lively Lady is still wowing the crowds 50 years after Sir Alec Rose completed his groundbreaking global circumnavigation