At best, a rope around the propeller is inconvenient. At worst, it’s deadly. Emrhys Barrell tests seven rope cutters to find out if they cut it
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Sailing charter in Desolation Sound
Avoid the high season and a sailing charter in Desolation Sound can give you a genuine flavour of wilderness cruising. Chris Beeson explores Big Country
A coastal cruise to the Azores
I’ve wanted to cruise the Azores since childhood. Not to make a brief pitstop at Horta or Ponta Delgada on an eastbound transatlantic passage, as thousands of sailors do every…
Novel emergency boarding ladder
An emergency boarding ladder became essential kit for intrepid small boat cruiser Jim Mottram after he was knocked overboard while anchoring
How to choose the right anchor
Which of the many anchor designs is best for your boat? Vyv Cox helps you choose the best anchor for your style of cruising