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AZIMUT 48

Is it a party platform? A sportsboat? A weekender? Whatever it is, this American-style Azimut has plenty to recommend it...

24-YEAR ITCH

It took 14 years to find one, and another 10 to rebuild, but when boatbuilder Will Squibb first fell in love with a Levi Corsair, he knew he had to have one

SIRENA 48

The Sirena 68 won last year's award for flybridges over 60ft. Can its new entry-level 48 repeat that success?

THE TRUE COST OF RUNNING A SUPERYACHT

Everyone loves the idea of owning a superyacht but what does it actually cost to run one? The owners of a Sunseeker 105 charter yacht reveal all...

AQUADOR 300 НТ

Alex Smith tests one of the most exciting new compact cruisers money can buy

HOW TO NAVIGATE OVERFALLS

Overfalls are areas of broken or rougher water caused by tidal currents flowing past or over geographic features.

SLEIPNER'S NEW FINS

If you're looking for extra comfort at sea Sleipner's electric-powered radically curved Vector Fins could be a game-changer

BIG TRIP SMALL BOAT [PART 2]

Having made it from Runswick Bay, Yorkshire, to Harwich, Essex, in just one day, Ian Furby continues his attempt to circumnavigate Britain in his 18ft Nordkapp speedboat

SUNSEEKER 100 YACHT BOAT TEST

A breezy delivery trip from Southampton to Poole provided the perfect conditions for sea trialling Sunseeker's latest big boat sensation

WALLYWHY 150

A new launch from Wally is always going to cause a splash, but will the latest addition to the Wally why range create the same ripples as its larger predecessor?

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham - His very last boat trip before he died was a final cruise up his beloved River Dart with my mother and I aboard my own boat

FIRST TEST BAVARIA C46

Massive bow sections create a huge amounts of space on board, and in theory, a powerful hull to give lively sailing. Theo Stocker pushes the boat to see if the reality matches up

Top study shows biofuels could be a greener choice than electric propulsion

The most in-depth analysis yet of marine leisure vessels’ propulsion systems has found that using biofuels in traditional engines is greener than electric propulsion systems in many cases.

ADVENTURE - IRELAND'S WILD ATLANTIC COAST

Artist Joanna Martin sailed south along the wild west coast of Ireland, where the power of the ocean meets rugged cliffs and deserted shores. She joined husband Mark and son William for part of their circumnavigation of Ireland, heading from County Mayo to Kinsale

CORAL GARDENING IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

After witnessing the wonders of the Gambier Islands' flourishing reefs, two sailors meet an inspiring group of coral conservationists

Historic series of storms batter UK coasts

The coasts of Britain and Europe were hit by a historic series of autumnal storms, all within four weeks of each other. The storms claimed several lives, destroyed hundreds of boats and caused millions of pounds’ worth of damage.

NEW BOATS

Ultra-cool, sporty weekenders and dayboats are a niche of the market that's seeing some exciting new designs emerging. Theo Stocker takes a look at two of the latest

Red sky, morning and night

Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning. This is the most well-known of the weather proverbs.

SAGITTA 30

If you're after a 30-footer that combines offshore ability with shallow draught, good performance and roomy accommodation, a Sagitta's two hulls might fit the bill. David Harding explains why

THE AZORES & BACK RACE

Every four years Falmouth hosts a classic ocean race that's open to all; Angela Rice speaks to competitors about its demands and rewards

Using radar for COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Radar is now more efficient, more affordable and far more advanced than even a few years ago. Rachael Sprot explains how to utilise the latest technology to keep clear at sea

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

Navigation light obscured - can I proceed?

Bodge-jobs don't work

Trying to find shortcuts around tricky boating tasks usually doesn’t work. In fact it often creates more problems than before.

'WE SPOTTED PEOPLE IN THE WATER, FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES'

When Mike Goodwin and his crew spotted something in the water at the end of their charter, they were unaware of the life-and-death drama in which they were about to play a part. This is his harrowing account of what happened

MAKE YOUR BOAT CHILD-FRIENDLY

Whether you're sailing near or far, a few simple modifications to your yacht can make life on board much more secure and comfortable for children, says Justin Halewood

Yachtsmen's role in the Great Flood

A train was stopped when it collided with a bungalow planing down a breaking wave

Child-friendly cruising skills

We hammered along the wild coasts a bit too enthusiastically

Rediscovering the Whitsundays

New Zealanders Anna Willison and husband Angus embark on what her workmates call an OPOE (Old Person's Overseas Adventure), a circumnavigation

HOW IT WORKS WINTER SERVICING

Winter is a great time to make a detailed assessment of your boat's condition. Dennis O'Neill offers some handy reminders on areas that shouldn't be overlooked.

FAST CATS UNLEASHED

AS MULTIHULLS GET BIGGER AND FASTER, IT'S NO SURPRISE OWNERS WANT TO TEST THEM ON THE RACECOURSE