October 2009
On sale: Thu, 10 Sep 2009
Shoal-draught cruisers
From twin keels to twin hulls, lifting keels, leeboards and legs – cruise the creeks other yachts can’t reach
30 top places to dry out
Some of Britain’s best drying havens and anchorages
Shelter in the shallows
Why taking the ground makes sense – and where to do it in North Brittany
Chichester Harbour
Explore the creeks and anchorages of this beautiful harbour with our comprehensive cruising guide
Sailing with dogs: Firth of Clyde
Scottish cruising with two pedigree chums: a black Labrador and a royal-blue Maxi 1100
Canine cruising
Ten top tips for sailing with dogs
First time skippering across the Channel
Graham Snook explores Cherbourg and the Channel Islands
Paradise found
Rod Heikell finds a perfect pocket of paradise in the San Blas Islands
Air sea rescue
What to do if an emergency hi-line helicopter rescue is required
Skipper’s tips
Harbour sill strategy, PLUS why it’s right to take another boat’s wind…
A question of seamanship
Marina berthing tactics in a gale PLUS Sailing skills library
Any questions?
How to check DSC radio signals, avoid prop vibration and anchor without dragging
100-point boat test: J/97
The first purpose-built cruiser from the famous American racing marque
Used boat test: Halmatic 30
Dick Durham tests this all-weather offshore cruiser
New gear
A pontoon security system, a folding saildrive prop and a battery monitor…
Gear test: Mini B diving kit
Take the plunge to free fouled props and explore the world beneath your keel
