See what’s inside our September 2016 issue here… SAILING SKILLS Expert On Board: 10 skills to master before you set sail James Stevens explains which skills are best to…
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Dick Durham September 2016 podcast
He inhabits the shadows on our behalf, but as Dick Durham asks, has the night watchman also enjoyed a shady past?
Libby Purves September 2016 podcast
I was a really useful bit of kit once. As handy as any new gizmo in the posh chandlery, as flexible and interactive as anything B&G can come up with.…
How to understand a sea breeze
On a day of light winds, taking advantage of the sea breeze can make all the difference to a coastal passage, says Ken Endean
Watermill Cove, Isles of Scilly
A remote, attractive anchorage away from the crowds, for Mark Fishwick Watermill Cove is also a useful bolthole when St Mary’s Harbour gets uncomfortable
Are your bow roller and cleats strong enough?
We rely on bow rollers and cleats without giving them a second thought. Should we be paying them more attention? Alastair Buchan investigates
Jonty Pearce: Life in the fast lane
When Jonty Pearce switches sails for 115 horse power and an inflatable boat, he discovers that long passages, and the gaps between social engagements, can be reduced to minutes
Video: Boom brakes and preventers tested
Boom brakes should help you to control the boom downwind. Duncan Kent finds out if they work
Contest 42CS review
At almost 13 metres long the 42CS is no baby, but she is the newest arrival to the Contest family. We sent Graham Snook to Holland to test her mettle…
Jonty Pearce: Racing about
The Olympics are upon us – and eager competitors are chasing each other about on the water after years of training, tactical sessions, qualifying heats and general stress. I know…