I’ve always hankered after a pair of Chathams. The family-run company has made country and marine footwear in Britain for over 30 years, and has earned a reputation as the…
Alison Wood
Red Original 50N buoyancy aid review
With buoyancy aids, it’s handy to have a pocket for a handheld radio, snack and multitool, and if you’re on a boat, maybe a spare kill-cord or engine key. I…
Pilotage drone tested: Raymarine UAV
How useful is a pilotage drone to the average sailor? Ali Wood tests the Raymarine Axiom UAV app and Clear Cruise Augmented Reality to find out
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Ocean crossing lessons
From sail plans to nav software, rig failure and SSB, there's plenty you can learn from the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, as Ali Wood discovers
Smart Navigation: From paper charts to augmented reality
Most of us navigate using MFDs, phones and tablets, or even drones. But can electronic backups be a substitute for paper navigation? Ali Wood investigates
“We watched as the mast and sails fell into the water”
Alejandro Perez describes the moment when ARC yacht Garuda was dismasted 600 miles from land
Dismasted ARC yacht arrives in St Lucia
This is the moment dismasted ARC yacht Garuda arrives in St Lucia after crossing the Atlantic. Take a look at the damage on deck and read the full story in…
How to sail ALL winter
25 tips for keeping your boat prepped, your crew warm, and adventures flowing over winter