Coming up in February 2012
On sale: Thu, 12 Jan 2012
Cruising
Top 50 innovations that changed sailing The essential gear that changed our navigation, deckwork, life below decks and more
‘David and Goliath’ cross the Atlantic The 2011 ARC attracted an unusually varied fleet. Dick Durham was at the start to meet them all
Torquay: Devon’s historic sailing hub New developments and a full cruising guide to the popular harbour
A winter passage to Dunkirk Jayne Toyne gets in some night miles on a winter cross-Channel blast
Cruising log Readers’ cruising yarns
Humour: boat names John Lawless
Sailing skills
How to stay safe in fog
Tom Cunliffe offers expert advice for when a pea-souper descends
Cruising abroad: how to cut through the red tape The RYA’s Carol Paddison on the paperwork you need
Skipper’s tips l A clear run for your coils l read the anchorage before dropping the hook l Jargon buster
‘I was trapped under our capsized boat in a storm’ Norma Probert was trapped in an air pocket in an upturned hull, after a storm ripped through an anchorage
A question of seamanship When should you reef in rising winds?
PLUS new sailing books
Any questions? l How does a wing keel perform upwind? l are plastic seacocks safe? l why use a staysail?
Boats and gear
We test six waterproof cameras YM photographer Graham Snook trials the latest tough compacts
Tried and tested Long-term tests on a Meaco dehumidifier, a Merlin Power SmartGuage and the TeamSurv USB depth logger
Sailing a Lagoon 380 to Bembridge Dick Durham joins a catamaran to help with a scrub-off
New gear from the London Boat Show New fleece from Musto, a lightweight liferaft, Gore-Tex Henri Lloyd foulies, innovative lighting
Outboard service tips Keep your outboard free of corrosive salt
Trans-Atlantic weather tips
By meteorologist Chris Tibbs
Regulars
View from the helm Editor’s letter
Cruising news l Ben Ainslie row reaction l winter insurance fears
Letters l Plough anchors pros and cons l do all beer cans affect your compass? l GPS jamming
Libby Purves: Honourable scars
Tom Cunliffe: Cabin heaters
The Confessional Readers own up to their sailing sins and beg absolution
