A Contessa 26 leaving Scotland

James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - when is the best time to leave port when faced with a strong tidal stream and overfalls?

Jeanneau 319 in full sail on the Solent

Jeanneau’s new 319 packs a lot in for her small size. Graham Snook 
tests her on the Solent to see if her handling matches her comfort

Saffier Sc800 on the North Sea

Do the best things come in small packages? If they’re 
pocket cruisers like the Saffier Sc 8m, the answer is yes

A range of Clean ToGleam products at a marina

From a selection of the latest kit in Yachting Monthly’s New Gear pages