Boats moored at Solva in Wales

With COVID-19 restrictions now easing, Jonty Pearce and his wife Carol cruise locally in south Wales - their first time on the water for eight months!

Mainsheet deck gear is often on the coachroof

The mainsheet is the most worked item of deck gear, so it's vital to choose the right system and set it up correctly for your boat

The new Dufour 470 looks to be something of a new direction for the brand, and their introduction to the boat states that it ‘epitomises the shape of things to…