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
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