Cruising
THE GREAT BEAUJOLAIS RACE
Who was first across the Channel to Cherbourg, YM’s sailing
crew or Motor Boats Monthly’s 23-tonne motorcruiser?

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO NAOMI JAMES?
Thirty years ago she became a solo sailing superstar, but where
is she now? Andrea Kollman finds out

RENDEZVOUS WITH PARADISE’S LONE RANGER
Graham and Janet Morse sail to an island that embodies ‘the
essence of the blue-water cruising life’

GATEWAY TO THE NORTH
Ken Endean’s west coast cruise reaches the North Channel and
the peaceful ports of Northern Ireland and western Scotland

CAPE HORN TO PORT
Tom and Vicky Jackson round the legendary island tip of South
America in their S&S39, Sunstone

THE SAILOR’S WATCHDOG
The Cruising Association celebrates a century of fighting for
the rights of British yachtsmen

Sailing skills
EXPERT ON BOARD – TAMING YOUR ROPES
Does your cockpit look like an explosion in a spaghetti factory?
Read Tom Cunliffe’s top tips on how to stay ship-shape

SKIPPER’S TIPS
Avoiding overfalls, French inspection, tug wash and more

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP
Pilot books always give you the worse-case scenario, don’t they?

SAILING SKILLS LIBRARY
The CA’s latest Cruising Almanac and new cruising guides to
south-east Asia and the Bristol Channel

LEARNING CURVE
How would you handle a head injury, mid-Channel in a gale?

ANY QUESTIONS?
Canadian Contessas, off-season sail care, instant hot water…

Boats and Gear
GROUP GEAR TEST – TEN TENDERS TESTED
It’s every cruiser’s friend, but what type of tender is right
for you? Ben Meakins rows and stows a variety of vessels

YACHTING’S LATEST CRAZE: DREAM DAYBOATS
The gentleman’s daysailer promises simple sailing fun, but
does it deliver, and at what cost? Chris Beeson finds out

USED BOAT TEST
Jeremy Evans goes sailing aboard a Hunter Horizon 232
to find out if she lives up to her reputation

NEW GEAR
Safety earmuffs, clever LED lights and… bamboo pants!

A-Z OF USED BOATS: FROM CROMARTY TO DEHLER
We take a look at some favourites including the Curlew,
Cutlass and Debutante

Regulars
EDITOR’S LOG
View from the helm

OPENING SHOT
Dawn over the Thames Estuary

CRUISING NEWS
Heir-sea rescue? Prince William joins SAR services

READERS’ LETTERS
Your views and opinions

LIBBY PURVES
Delights of jumping ship

CUNLIFFE ON CRUISING
Water, water, everywhere

NIGEL CALDER’S TECH TALK
Cutting edge cabin lighting

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AROUND THE COAST
Shoal hazards in Channel Island ports and the rest of your local news

THE CONFESSIONAL
Yachtsmen confess their sailing sins