When it comes to cost, it all depends on the kind of sailing you do and your willingness to be self-sufficient, says Jonty Pearce
Maintenance
Essential mid-winter boat maintenance guide
Got that nagging feeling there's some maintenance you’ve forgotten to do before putting your boat to bed for the winter? Duncan Kent helps to jog your memory
Upgrade your electronics
It's time to upgrade your electronics
Winter refit planning
When your boat is out of commission during the winter, use this time to upgrade and maybe add value to it
Suffolk Yacht Harbour opens new workshop
Suffolk Yacht Harbour has opened a new workshop facility, including a boat shed that can accommodate yachts up to 70ft for refit
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
EU considering DIY antifouling ban
The European Union could ban the use of antifouling by DIY boat owners. Help the British Coatings Federation stop this happening by taking this survey
Summer Scrub Special
1/3 Off Lift Scrub With Free Courtesy Visual Check Lift, Pressure Wash & Launch £5.33* per foot LOA Lift Out £4.66* per foot LOA Launch £3.33* per foot LOA Contact Simon Barnett for more information Tel…
Jonty Pearce: The first sail of the season
During our Friday evening three hour drive to Aurial, we reassured ourselves that Saturday would dawn still and sunny for our inauguaral 2015 sail. Gladly, it did, though I woke…
Dick Durham podcast – May 2015
“Scraping a burning surfaceinchesfrom your face while, lying on your back is a kind of torture” By the time the weather’s good enough to launch your boat, the novelty of…