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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
The Great Escape
Against sizeable odds, the 2020 ARC made its departure from Las Palmas and headed out to the Caribbean. Sam Jefferson caught up with some participants in a year like no other
The power of observation
Rupert Holmes explains why, despite the advances in forecasting, your own observations on the weather are still vitally important
Return to Ailsa Craig
Andrew Morton and daughter spend an idyllic day island hopping in the Firth of Clyde
Swing keel calamity
Terry Abel repairs his Pandora 700 after a sobering shakedown sail
Refit for colder climes
Richard Rogers and Alice Sanger reconstruct their Morgan Giles 30 for some serious expedition sailing to high latitudes
Ocean racing... who'd do it?
Margaret Norris muses on what it takes to sail around the world – from the first 1968/9 Golden Globe Race to the current Vendée Globe
Keep your cool
Roger Hughes vents his engine room
What to do when lightning strikes
Alex and Daria Blackwell offer some valuable tips for protecting yourself and your boat
Engineless cruising
Follow creek-sailor Tony Smith’s tips for a slower, quieter pace of life
Back to the future
Peter Poland tracks the development of modern British gaff riggers