Checking the boat in winter can feel like a chore, but it's fun to potter on board and might just save a catastrophe, says Jonty Pearce
winter cruising
Charters for winter cruising in the sun
Why wait until next summer to go sailing in the sun? Escape abroad for and charter and some warm weather sailing this winter
Jonty Pearce: Moving home
It's time to move to a new berth for the winter, but it's not all plain sailing for Jonty Pearce
Carbon Monoxide kills – RYA Campaign
The RYA has launched a campaign to remind sailors and boat owners of the dangers of carbon monoxide on yachts, especially over the winter
Jonty Pearce – I’m desailing in the rain
Jonty Pearce gets caught in an autumn downpour as he packs his boat up for the winter
Jonty Pearce: Jobs that have no end
Acquiring an orchard has kept Jonty Pearce on land with seemingly endless jobs, but is it so different from winter maintenance? he asks
Jonty Pearce: Winter migration
Jonty Pearce and his pontoon mates are made homeless for the winter when a howling gale necessitates some marina repairs
Jonty Pearce: A seasonal consideration
With the end of the season approaching, Jonty Pearce considers whether to keep his boat ready for action, or to pack it all away and enjoy the nearest warm pub
How to enjoy winter cruising
Why waste half the year laid up ashore? Rob Peake and Chris Beeson look at kit and ideas to show you how to enjoy winter cruising