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Tom Cunliffe

Compasses have been guiding sailors to safe ports since time immemorial. When they work, they are incredible - but they do have their drawbacks

Dufour doubles up

Renowned monohull builder Dufour has taken its first foray into the cat market with the brand new Dufour 48. Helm charter broker James Foot went out to Croatia to put hull number nine through her paces

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FOX'S MARINA & BOATYARD

IPSWICH, SUFFOLK 52° 02.0’N, 001° 09.1’E Fox’s marina on the beautiful Orwell offers a safe haven and world class boat repairs as Emma Bamford discovers

By way of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay has engendered fear in sailors since records began. Yet the fabled ‘bay of storms’ simply needs to be treated with respect, as Biscay veteran Henry Buchanan explains

Paul Heys

In the sometimes faceless world of yacht brokerage, Paul Heys brought a mixture of panache and dash – plus bags of sailing talent. He sadly died this year and is a worthy posthumous winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award

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WILSON'S BOATYARD HAYLING ISLAND, WEST SUSSEX 50° 47.4' N, 000° 57.6' W

The south coast is famed for its array of marinas, less so for value for money moorings – yet Wilson's Boatyard offers just that, writes Emma Bamford

Heavenly Honduras

The Bay Islands of Honduras are something of a forgotten paradise for cruising. Jenevora Swann lifts the lid on this sailors’ playground

Swelly Good

The Menai Strait is one of the most fascinating and challenging stretches of water to traverse – Miranda Prynne helps you plot a way through

Bling me sunshine

Beneteau has come over all stylish and sophisticated with its new First 53 – and the result is rather beguiling, as Sam Jefferson discovers

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On the beach

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is a chance for many to fulfil a dream – yet it is one that takes many forms. Sam Jefferson chatted to some of those who were, in old sailors’ parlance, on the beach – looking for a place on a yacht

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Across the great divide

Sailing from Turkey to Greece is a relatively short journey, but it’s also a voyage between continents and the contrast is enchanting, as Trystan Grace discovered

WATERWAYS of the TSARS

A Viking river cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg is the opportunity to experience the cultural and historical treasures of Russia, discovers Liz Jarvis

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The blue PLANET

An Antarctica cruise is the ultimate wishlist adventure – and exploring this extraordinary region is easier by ship. Nick Dalton has the lowdown

NEW SHIPS coming soon

Rebecca Bradbury selects the latest stylish, state-of-the-art river ships designed for destination immersion

MEDITERRANEAN magic

Presenter Marcus Bronzy sets sail on an idyllic MSC Cruises voyage and discovers just how cool cruises can be

SQUAD goals

Julie Peasgood reveals why group cruises are an ideal alternative to land-based holidays

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Going GREEN

New technologies are ensuring that cruise travel respects the environment, says Nick Dalton

Classic Boat

WE ARE FAMILY

When Abbie and Aaron got married, they shied away from traditional gifts and instead said ‘Let’s buy a boat!’

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Classic Boat

THE RETURN OF THE WESTERN SKIFF

After 20 years of being denied plans for this 14ft dinghy, the Western Skiff is back. Plans are free and a kit costs less than £1,000

KEEP ON running

From an early morning jog around Vienna to cycling along the banks of the Wachau Valley, a Danube river cruise is the ideal opportunity to get active, discovers Sara Macefied

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