With the end of the season approaching, Jonty Pearce considers whether to keep his boat ready for action, or to pack it all away and enjoy the nearest warm pub

We need to keep our hull clean, be don't want to be poisoning the water around our boats with antifouling, says Jonty Pearce

Dick Durham

Dick Durham: Yachties like us may be glad to leave the Atlantic behind, but just how welcome would British sailors be in Gibraltar?

Pass your Yachtmaster

Tom Cunliffe: When the pips are squeaking, a cheaper mooring abroad becomes rather attractive, but is it worth the journey?

See what’s inside our October 2016 issue here… SAILING SKILLS Expert On Board: Dinghy skills for cruisers Ken Endean considers the best designs and techniques to keep you safe in…

There's nothing like sailing in strange terrain to bring out the weaknesses inherent in most part-time sailors. Jonty Pearce sets about exposing his

Liferaft

Wherever you cruise, you’ll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the best place to stow it? Duncan Kent makes some…

MOB

Even clipped on, you can still go over the side. Chris Beeson finds out how a few simple changes can help us to move safely on deck

Portelet Bay

David Jefferson describes Portelet Bay, on the south coast of Jersey, as one of the island's most beautiful anchorages