Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: The sailing legend shares his top tips for making the most of time on the water
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Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe
As Europe begins to open up again for cruising, Lu Heikell looks at the implications of Brexit on UK sailors cruising to the EU, and what steps they need to…
‘Dead ahead were the bows of an unlit freighter’
Paul Dale has a harrowing near-miss with an unlit freighter at night while on a 110-mile voyage from Trinidad to the Grenadines
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: Ocean crossing lessons
From sail plans to nav software, rig failure and SSB, there's plenty you can learn from the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, as Ali Wood discovers
What is the best course for a fast passage?
What is the best course for the fastest passage across the Channel? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
How to take your dog or cat sailing
Taking a dog or cat to sea needs extra thought on a cruising yacht, explains Erin Carey
Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster practical
Having brushed up on their theory, racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark now put it into practice during their Yachtmaster Practical assessment
Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster theory
Racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark go back to school to brush up on their Yachtmaster theory
Get ready for your yacht charter holiday
Getting to grips with a few skills and checking your boat carefully will give you a more enjoyable yacht charter holiday, says Toby Heppell
Migrants at sea: the dos and don’ts of helping those in distress
How can you help those in distress without endangering your vessel or breaking the law? Elaine Bunting investigates