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Coastguard appeal for information about skipper of upturned Hobie Cat catamaran
The UK Coastguard are appealing for information about the skipper of a capsized Hobie Cat dinghy found 25 miles north east of North Foreland
Cystic Fibrosis charity sail making good progress
A yacht sailing in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust is now half way through its UK circumnavigation
Stockholm archipelago: Sailing Sweden’s pocket wilderness
After just a couple of days cruising in the extensive Stockholm archipelago, Chris Beeson discovers why Swedish sailors rarely make it out of the Baltic
Isla Graciosa, Canary Islands
As you make your way to the Canary Islands, you may well find yourself embroiled in serious discussions with other cruisers about how on Earth to get to Graciosa. The…
Skipper’s tips – back up
Tom Cunliffe has assessed hundreds of sailors for the RYA Yachtmaster exam. He shares a few skipper's tips with us...
Make your own rigging – free demonstration
On 1 October, the team at London chandlers Arthur Beale will be demonstrating how to make your own rigging and wire rope terminals
One the Met Office did not forecast?
I don’t much like change. In fact, working as an NHS GP, I have a severe case of change fatigue. If something works, why change it? All too many Ministers…
60th anniversary of first Wharram catamaran to set sail from Falmouth
60 years ago, on the 27th September 1955, James Wharram set sail from Falmouth aboard a self-built 23ft 6in flat-bottomed catamaran
October 2015
Sailing Skills Expert on board: How to cross the Bay of Biscay Atlantic circuiteer John Simpson explains the best way to take on Biscay Skipper’s tips: Coping with short finger…