Poled-out genoa, spinnaker or cruising chute? Chris Beeson finds out which to use to sail downwind, when and why
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How, when and why to cross Biscay
Crossing Biscay is an offshore rite of passage like no other. Atlantic circuiteer John Simpson talks to Chris Beeson about the best way to take it on
Jonty Pearce: Weighing up anchors
My mate, Simon, called me for advice on anchor chains. Perhaps stung by my accusation that he was anchor-shy, he and Sue have decided to update Navassa’s ground tackle. They…
Granton Marina development rejection likely
Edinburgh City Council has rejected plans to build a marina as part of a regeneration of Granton Harbour, for now
Cowes Breakwater final construction underway
The final stage of the construction for Cowes Breakwater is now underway and should be finished in October
New Cowes Week ferry service
Off to Cowes Week this year? Scoot Ferries launches new service between Trinity Landing in Cowes and Hamble Town Quay for the duration of Cowes Week 2015
Six false alarms for Portishead RNLI lifeboat in ten days
The RNLI’s newest lifeboat station at Portishead answered six callouts in ten days proving it's operational readiness, even if they were all false alarms
Burnham Week main event opened to cruising yachts
A change in the rules of Burnham Week mean that cruising boats may qualify to compete for the Town Cup
Chichester Bar survey finds less depth
The entrance to Chichester Harbour may be shallower than is shown on your charts, according to the latest survey
Have you sailed in Scotland this year? You could win prizes…
Marine Scotland is keen to hear from anyone who has been afloat in Scotland this year for their first marine tourism survey