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NORD STAR 31+

The Finns know a thing or two about building wheelhouse cruisers, and with the 31+ Nord Star is hoping to take the fight to its established rivals

Older than time, but ever hopeful

Dave Selby goes sailing with one of the acknowledged style leaders of the ‘gaff brand’

PRECIOUS FETTLE

Having completed some niggling jobs aboard Walrus II, Richard Krause is happier than ever with his Landau

MORTISE GAUGE

Traditional Tool

FIRST TIME LOVE

Boating newcomer Frances Marcellin takes the plunge with a family motorboat charter holiday on the Canal du Midi

GO YOUR OWN WAY

Seven years ago, carpenter Pieter van der Aa set out to build an S&S yawl by himself for himself. In September this year Scarabee set sail for the first time

COMITTI BREVA 35

Is there more to this eye-poppingly beautiful Italian sportscruiser than just good looks? We find out with a blustery test in the Solent

AXOPAR 22 SPYDER

It’s probably not how Axopar wanted to introduce its new baby but at a virtual launch from a train factory in Helsinki the world got the first glimpse of the 22 Spyder.

BOSUN'S BAG

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE TRADITIONAL BOATER

AQUAHOLIC

Nick Burnham: Oddly, there was something grimly satisfying about trundling up the river all alone in the pouring rain. I was the only boat out enjoying the experience however…

AFFORDABLE CLASSIC Albacore

Uffa Fox was an unforgettable character and a great British yacht designer.

Cardiff, Wales - Save The Elena Maria Barbara!

A rare, 18th-century schooner replica, restored to the tune of around £1 million, could be abandoned if a buyer is not found soon.

Calls for improved dredging at Brighton

Berth holders are demanding that Premier Marinas acts now to improve access to Brighton Marina.

GERRY HUGHES NO CHALLENGE TOO GREAT

Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries

HEAD TO HEAD: HANSE 348 & 418

What do two more metres get you on a boat? With Hanse’s range following the same formula, Graham Snook set the 348 and 418 against each other to find out...

TECHNICAL GET THE LATEST ELECTRONICS ON A BUDGET

The cost of keeping up with the latest navigation technology can be prohibitive, but Mike Reynolds has found a way to get the latest gadgetry for a fraction of the cost

‘The boat nosedived and its bow folded'

When Kevin Escoffier’s boat sank in the Southern Ocean within two minutes, he was rescued by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean le Cam. Pete Goss examines the expert seamanship involved

Atlantic rescue for Vendée Globe skipper

The sailing world has praised veteran Vendée Globe skipper Jean Le Cam after his dramatic rescue of fellow competitor Kevin Escoffier whose IMOCA 60, PRB broke in two during the race.

Jon Holt is Sailor of the Decade

The founder of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust, Jon Holt, has won the inaugural YJA MS Amlin International Sailor of the Decade Award.

ADVENTURE CRUISING IN THE PIRATE ZONE

Liz Cleere and her partner Jamie Furlong sail Borneo’s notorious but beautiful north-east coast under military escort

A WEEK AFLOAT LA ROCHELLE

Gorgeous architecture, sandy beaches and mouthwatering seafood await those who explore France’s Atlantic port

A last hurrah

Gordon Baird enjoys the perfect cruise with old friends before putting his high performance trimaran up for sale

Here, Madeira

The Madeiran archipelago is a sometimes overlooked gem. Few know it better than Don Street, who talks us through the islands in his inimitable fashion

Down but not out

Running downwind in fresh conditions can be a white knuckle ride that can lose you a race in a split second. Jon Emmett explains how to stay in control

Plastic, fantastic?

With teak on the endangered list, Sam Fortescue investigates the synthetic and composite alternatives for decking out your yacht

GULL'S EYE :AMBLE MARINA

This charming Northumberland port is the ideal starting point to explore one of sailing’s best kept secrets as Sam Jefferson discovers

On the Ropes

Rupert Holmes looks at how to choose the best rope for your boat and at some of the latest technology

Better by design

Design secrecy is a key part of the the America’s Cup but the Prada Cup offers a glimpse of the yachts in action. Toby Heppell assesses the key developments

BRITISH YACHTING AWARDS: THE WINNERS

Your votes have been counted in the 2020 British Yachting Awards. Here are the winners

Adrift in Caledonia

Returning to my Highland homeland waters for a summer cruise was challenging; both for the weather and the emotions, writes Kevin Green