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Twister time

Peter Poland reviews and test sails the popular classic Kim Holman-designed Twister

UK Coastguard to invest £170m in new radio network

The reliability of communication transmissions between boats at sea and the UK Coastguard is set to improve with a new £170 million emergency radio network.

Non-sailor's day

Mastering the gentle art of sailing gently

Mark the middle

Doing things properly doesn't always work out

Repairing the gooseneck

James Brooking fabricates and fettles a complicated set of loose joints

Finding Florida

The Pattison family were in for a shock when they left their quiet lockdown Caribbean island behind

A perfect crime

Yes, we might have taken the boat, but it wasn’t exactly stealing, Your Honour

PRINCESS X80

The saloon extends a long way forward on the main deck

POWER GAME

Luxury and engine power both demand acres of space, but perfomance boats need to be slender. Can Pershing’s latest creation pull off the ultimate spatial compromise?

PRESTIGE 420FLY

The 420 Fly is more than a mid-life facelift of an existing model. With new engines and an improved interior layout, is the entry-level Prestige better than ever?

NIMBUS T8

The third and smallest model in Nimbus’ outboard sportsboat range could actually be the best of the bunch, judging from our lively sea trial

EDITOR VS JETSKI

Hugo takes his first ride on the latest Kawasaki stand-up jet Ski to see if this pumped up speed machine really is the next big thing in Motoryacht toys

SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

Having followed this project from start to finish we finally get our chance to take to the water aboard the stunning Spirit P70

SANLORENZO SX112

The 112 is the new flagship of the inventive SX range

BERING 145

The 145 will be the largest yacht Bering has ever built

Italian Vessels 28.5 Metre

Italian Vessels is a new venture founded by former captain and surveyor Mario Parigi who has enlisted the expertise of Tommaso Spadolini to design the shipyard’s first project, the 28.5-metre Wide Space.

A True Sense Of Freedom

This young couple sold their home to live aboard a Nordhavn 43. Now, they plan to cruise around the world

Scotland's best voyages

Whether you’ve just got a few days to explore the West Coast, or the open North Atlantic is calling, Scotland’s sea routes offer almost endless options says Brian Black

‘With no sails, no engine and no jury rig - I decided to abandon ship'

Solo skipper Billy Brannan lost his home when his 34ft yacht Helena was knocked down, rolled and dismasted during an Atlantic storm - and the rescue itself proved to be a challenge

Shrinking insurance market causes headache for offshore cruisers

Yacht owners who want to sail further afield are being advised to provide extra information, such as evidence of sailing experience, in order to improve their chances of finding a policy.

Southampton Boat Show on hold until 2021

Organisers of the Southampton Boat Show are looking at holding a smaller event for 2020, after confirming that the show in its current format would not be going ahead in September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOME WATERS CONQUERING THE FEARSOME PASSAGES OF WALES

Jonty Pearce finds his planning and sailing skills tested while cruising the sometimes challenging west coast of Wales

LIFE-CHANGING SAILING

With Black Lives Matter hitting the headlines, Scaramouche Sailing Trust’s Jaydon Owusu and Tyler Harriott wanted to share their experiences of the UK sailing community

Distance to run made simple

A basic graph can keep you on track and simplify your decision-making at sea, says David Smith

Sailing without sight

David Thompson shares the joy and instructional challenges of being a sighted volunteer for blind and partially-sighted sailors

Could you fix a jammed sheave without a rigger?

Could you fix a jammed sheave without a rigger?

A WEEK AFLOAT MARMARIS, TURKEY

A friendly welcome awaits Lu Heikell as she explores the bays, anchorages and cultural highlights of this Turkish region

Sails of the CENTURY

When it comes to buying new sails, classic boat owners may face a bewildering choice of sailcloths and panel layouts – Nigel Sharp offers up some clarity

Running on blind faith

Used correctly, Stuart Turners are completely silent and reliable, explains Dave Selby

SEA SOLACE

Revisiting childhood Brittany holidays with his parents, Roger Barnes fills in some the gaps from those early travels but finds most joy in the human encounters