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How to choose the right roller furling system for your boat
With a plethora of furlers on the market, Stan Cockeram weighs up a number of factors to help you decide which is best for your boat
Hungarian boat charter holiday with kids
Exploring the Kisköre region of River Tisza with three children on a 13.5m motor cruiser – the largest boat on the inland waterways
Springing off and on a pontoon
Whether you’re getting into or out of a tight berth, getting alongside against a strong breeze or getting off a berth when being pinned on, a well-placed spring will give…
How to fit a folding propeller
Mark Ryan shares how he removed the old propeller on his Albin Ballad and replaced it with a two-bladed Flexofold folding prop
12 top tips for sailing around the UK
Charles Warlow has circumnavigated the UK twice, around Ireland and to the Faroes. He shares his advice for sailors planning on sailing around the UK
Smart boat: how to control your yacht remotely for under £400
Rob Ferenczi shows how you can have remote and onboard systems monitoring on your yacht for under £400
Windvane self-steering: a complete guide for sailors
Ali Wood explains how you can harness the power of the wind and sea to steer efficiently
Emsworth lugger: the easy to handle dinghy
Simple lug rigs for ease of-handling make these ‘popular tenders for discerning sailors’ Clive’s choice for single-handed dinghy cruising
Understanding weather: a quick guide for sailors
Only the foolhardy would put to sea without first checking the weather and forecast – understanding how to make use of the information available is a vital part of sailing,…
Ertan Beskardes: Mini Globe Race skipper 2025
Ertan Beskardes shares why he believes the 2025 Mini Globe Race is his chance to achieve his dream of sailing around the world
“Best school trip ever’ leads Lancashire club to win Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative
Judges unanimously voted for West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) in Southport to be the overall winner of Sunsail's £6,000 Funding the Future grand prize.
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…
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