Summer has well and truly arrived and the thermals are packed away. Time to don your shorts to feel cool and free onboard. Seasoned sailor Duncan Kent picks 6 of…
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Canal cruising in France: how to prepare the boat & crew
When Nic Compton decided to take his family and their boat to the Mediterranean ‘as the crow flies’, he embarked on a steep learning curve to get boat and crew…
Delays in RYA certifications due to staff shortages
Sailors waiting for RYA certifications are being warned to expect delays of up to six weeks due to staff shortages and demand
Gipsy Moth IV: rebirth of a British legend
Katy Stickland talks to Gipsy Moth IV’s new owner Simon Oberholzer about his passion for the yacht and the plans for her future
Practical guide to life at sea for sailors
Navigation and boat handling are all well and good, but overlook the practicalities of keeping your crew fed, warm, safe and healthy and you risk putting a big hole in…
DIY lithium-ion battery installation could leave you uninsured
Boat owners who plan to install their own lithium batteries onboard are being advised to seek professional help or risk invalidating their insurance
Astronavigation in the South Atlantic
Simon van Dam relies on astronavigation to sail to the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha
Best boat cooker: how to choose an oven or grill for your boat
Whether you’re roasting a chicken with two veg, browning a gratin and steaming new potatoes, or just warming a pasty and heating some beans, the right boat cooker makes a…
New liferaft buoyancy standards after fatal accident
All non-SOLAS float-free launching liferafts must now have sufficient buoyancy to trigger the inflation mechanism once it has been released from the cradle
Southerly 42 RST: Popular, fast, go-anywhere cruiser
Yachts that combine good performance with shallow draught and a deck saloon are few and far between, making the Southerly 42 RST a popular fast, go-anywhere cruiser