30 ways to go dinghy cruising in the UK and beyond, How to pay for the bluewater dream, Switching from petrol to an electric engine…
Practical Boat Owner
March issue – on sale 16 January
How to fix a fouled prop at sea, Battery care do’s and don’ts, Heavy weather skills for multihulls, The enduring appeal of a Cornish Shrimper,…
Etap 24i: the boat that will do whatever you want
Small enough to trail, big enough to cruise for a fortnight and fast enough to win races, the Etap 24i is as versatile as they come, says David Harding
Cornish Crabbers: rebirth of the small boat brand
Cornish Crabbers has now been relaunched having been bought out of voluntary liquidation earlier this year. The new owners share with Katy Stickland what the future holds for this classic…
December issue – 24 October
Monohulls vs multihulls: which one is best? Sailing downwind: how the pros do it, Where is the best place to stow your liferaft? Staying warm on board, Tips to prepare…
Southwold Sailing Club launches fundraising appeal to “Save Our Slip”
As it celebrates its 75th year, the not-for-profit Southwold Sailing Club (SSC) is crowdfunding to replace its slipway and "secure its future."
Sock bailer for a RIB: how to make your own
For a low-tech, high-reliability solution to getting a large amount of water out of a small, fast-moving motorboat, there’s nothing quite as efficient as sock (or trunk) bailers. Jake Frith…
How to keep new sailors happy on board
RYA chief instructor Clive Vaughan explains how to encourage new sailors aboard and keep them coming back for more with some simple steps
How to choose a watermaker
Rupert Holmes explains why a basic watermaker may make sense onboard your boat
Jasmine Harrison: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Jasmine Harrison has rowed the Atlantic alone and swum the length of the British Isles. Now, she is preparing to sail solo around the world in a 19ft boat
Why you should buy a boat you have never heard of
Rupert Holmes says less well-known designs can often be a perfect second-hand choice and explains his own thought processes when choosing
Mike Blenkinsop: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Mike Blenkinsop has always dreamt of sailing around the world. The 70-year-old Australian shares why now is the time for him to take part in the Mini Globe Race
How to winterise a boat engine
Engineer Stu Davies explains the steps you should take to make sure your boat’s engine is protected over the winter months
Adam Waugh: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Cruising Instructor, Adam Waugh has never sailed across an ocean before. He shares his motivations for signing up for the 2025 Mini Globe Race
Renaud Stitelmann: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Having grown up afloat, Renaud Stitelmann has spent decades racing in France and beyond. He shares how he is preparing for his first round the world race - the Mini…
John Blenkinsop: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Seasoned sailor John Blenkinsop nearly died when he fell through an open hatch and ruptured his kidney while taking part in the World ARC. He explains why this "unfinished business…
Jakub Ziemkiewicz: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Jakub Ziemkiewicz grew up sailing small boats on Poland's lakes but always yearned for an offshore adventure. He explains how he built his Globe 5.80 and why he is taking…
The beauty of the Thames barge, Greta
Small-boat fanatic Clive has a day off his usual trailer-sailers to savour the wonderful and much bigger world of the Thames barge
How to retrofit a bow thruster
Tony Moss and his wife, Marike, enhance the manoeuvrability of their Dufour 44 to make cruising life easier in their retirement years
Dan Turk: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Dan Turk never intended to take part in the Mini Globe Race when he began building his Globe 5.80, but a conversation with his daughter has led him to the…
Dan Turner: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Since he was a child, Dan Turner has wanted to sail around the world. The Australian shares how he built his 19ft plywood boat and his preparations for his biggest…
How much does a free boat really cost?
Richard Rogers reveals the true cost of how much he spent rebuilding his ‘free’ yacht, and asks if it has been worth all the effort