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A windfall of yachts
George Lipscomb recalls the original Windfall yachts sailed by cadets at Dartmouth Royal Naval College
3 min |
June 2022
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Electrical revamp for Pippin
After mid-Atlantic battery failure, John Willis decides it's time to upgrade his electrics
5 min |
June 2022
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Etiquette under way
Andy Du Port draws upon more than 50 years' sailing experience to discuss etiquette under way
6 min |
June 2022
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Hybrid electrical power system
Having to replace his generator, Willie Renilson comes up with the perfect solution for comfortable cruising with air conditioning
10 min |
June 2022
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Fitting a spirit stove
Garry Flashman swaps gas for meths to make cooking and a cuppa much safer, easier and cheaper on his replica Nobby
6 min |
June 2022
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PROJECT BOAT RESTORATION Companionway fix
James Wood gets to grips with epoxy when repairing a rotten step support
5 min |
June 2022
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A bit of TLC
Voices from the dark corners of the yard
3 min |
May 2022
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Best British-built cruisers around 30ft
Arguably the ideal size for coastal and occasional offshore sailing
10+ min |
May 2022
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Cruising through the pandemic
Kia Koropp and family spend the Covid-19 pandemic crossing oceans, negotiating borders and exploring quiet destinations
5 min |
May 2022
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Lock flights to historic sites
Gemma Cusack tackles 66 locks on the Shropshire Union Canal
4 min |
May 2022
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PROJECT BOAT RESTORATION Launch day at last
Maximus is afloat and Ali Wood's family spend a summer exploring
10 min |
May 2022
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Hunter 19 restoration
Richard Date takes up the challenge of restoring an unloved and unwanted cruiser
5 min |
May 2022
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Flag etiquette
Andy Du Port draws upon 50 years' experience to share the customary way of doing things
5 min |
May 2022
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Seafarer fix
Charles Beddingfield strips his 50 year old Seafarer Mk2 echo sounder to replace a failing neon flasher bulb
6 min |
May 2022
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Proper sailing again
Everyone has their favourite month, and May is mine
3 min |
May 2022
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Stay in touch with SSB radio
Radio communications are vital for for both racers and cruisers sailing offshore
5 min |
May 2022
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Super Seal conversion to electric
Ed Phillips embraces zero-emission sailing by ditching the diesel and converting his Parker Super Seal to an electric motor pod drive
10 min |
April 2022
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Tender MOB in the harbour
The deputy launch authority for Rhyl RNLI lifeboat crew, Peter Robinson, was walking his dog when he heard a shout and saw a man had fallen from his dinghy while crossing Rhyl Harbour
5 min |
April 2022
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Minestrone's first cruise
Rupert Holmes looks back on making the most of a wet and windy week in August
10 min |
April 2022
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Transatlantic neighbours
Five kids, four adults and one boat – Ali Wood talks to the families who crossed an ocean together
10+ min |
April 2022
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Delphia 29
Packing a remarkable amount of space and class for a 29-footer, this yacht can make a good second-hand buy. Peter Poland reports
9 min |
April 2022
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Tiki in Thailand
David Bond charters a catamaran in Phuket designed by the late James Wharram
7 min |
April 2022
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Simple battery filler
Roger Hughes tries out an easy-to-install pipework system for keeping multiple battery electrolyte levels topped up correctly
7 min |
April 2022
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How To Service your engine in 12 simple steps
Ali Wood gets some expert advice from Stu and Laura Davies on Maximus’s engine, fuel system and Volvo Penta saildrive
10+ min |
April 2022
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A spot of fishing
Thanks for asking but no, we’re not aground, just enjoying an extended angling session
3 min |
April 2022
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Receiving weather forecasts offshore
Gilbert Park devises a low-cost solution to receive weatherfax information using a portable radio, an aerial and a tablet device
10 min |
April 2022
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A spectacular yacht blaze
Prolific Learning from Experience author Chris Mardon recalls a suspicious yacht fire in the Caribbean
10+ min |
March 2022
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Anglesey adventure
Sam Griffiths and his dad go dinghy sailing in the challenging waters of North Wales
10+ min |
March 2022
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7 new-generation anchors
Would your boat benefit from upgrading to a better anchor? Rupert Holmes explains the options to suit
5 min |
March 2022
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Commodore's jaunt north
Bracing himself for a ‘herding cats’ experience, Clive Murray is pleasantly surprised by the success of his rally from Scarborough to Blyth and back
3 min |