CRUISING

COVER STORY: 10 DINGHY DAY TRIPS
UPSTREAM EXPLORATIONS
Set off upstream in your dinghy and you can discover hidden delights. Kieran Flatt shares 10 of his favourite trips

COVER STORY: ARE ETAPS REALLY UNSINKABLE?
THINKING THE UNSINKABLE
It’s every sailor’s nightmare – holed below the waterline. Chris Beeson opens the seacocks on an Etap 21i to see what happens

WHEN CRUISERS GO RACING
The Azores and Back Race holds a special appeal for cruising sailors. James Jermain meets the AZAB crews

AZORES ALONE
Jarvist Frost borrowed his dad’s Contessa 26 to sail solo from the Azores and make an ocea-going dream come true

COVER STORY: SHOULD YOU FIT A 2ND HEADSAIL?
CUTTER RIG OPTIONS
The ‘one size fits all’ furling headsail just doen’t work in all conditions. Why not fit two? says designer Mike Pocock

COVER STORY: DO SAILORS HAVE A SIXTH SENSE?
SECRETS OF THE SENSUOUS SAILOR
All five of our senses are in constant use when we’re at sea, says Charlie Doane. But is there are a sixth sense we rely on too?

BLUE WATER LETTER: READY FOR THE OFF
Rod Heikell reports from the Greek waters he knows so well

HIGH FASHION AT THE MASTHEAD
Kieran Flatt feels the pinch as he slips into a hi-tech bosun’s chair

COVER STORY: BEAT THE HEAT
COOL SAILING
Vyv Cox shares some cool ideas for reducing the temperature of life aboard in a hot climate

BUOY RACERS
A handy guide to getting the most out of Britain’s premier yacht and keelboat regatta, Skandia Cowes Week

BOATS AND GEAR
NEW BOAT TEST: MAID OF WOOD
The RM1050 is a plywood cruiser that’s fast and fun, matching pace with space. But is she too light for ocean crossings?

NEW BOATS
The latest from Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Najad, Hallberg Rassy and more in run up to Southampton Boat Show

COVER STORY: RADAR FOR EVERYONE
I WANT A RADAR BUT CAN I AFFORD IT?
Stand-alone or integrated, chartplotter-based or laptop driven? Chris Beeson guides you through the budget options

USED BOAT TEST: A SAIL DOWN PENNY LANE
The 35ft Pretorien cruiser-racer is long legged and fast but she can be a handful for a short-handed crew

NEW GEAR
Binoculars, locking nuts, dry bags, super-sized plotters and a torch that could save your life

EDITOR’S LOG
Sense and sailing sensibility

OPENING SHOT

Cowes Week wipeout
NEWS
Flare victim tells his story

READERS’ LETTERS
Stress-free sailing; China sails

LIBBY PURVES
The artistry of sailing

CUNLIFFE ON CRUISING
Tom works hard for a thirsty crew

NIGEL CALDER’S TECH TALK
A miracle band to cure seasickness?

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AROUND THE COAST
Hazards for dolphins in Dorset and the rest of your local news

CONFESSIONAL
Yachtsmen confess their sailing sins