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Why you should stop flooding your engine
Water in the cylinders is enough to destroy an engine, but it's easy to do by mistake, says Vyv Cox
Why you should regularly check your deck fittings
What’s really going on under your deck fittings? Ben Sutcliffe-Davies investigates the hidden weaknesses
Me & My Boat: Vancouver 34 classic
Duncan Kent looks at the enduring appeal of this versatile yacht which is suitable for blue water as well as coastal cruising
Why motor sailing is good seamanship
Pete Goss looks at the times it can pay to switch on the engine, making life easier and allowing for better sailing
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Wendy Tuck: At the top of her game
Wendy Tuck is the first female skipper to have won a round the world yacht race. She is still amazed at the impact of her achievement, as Chris Eakin found…
Coast 250: The mighty micro cruiser
Producing a boat that planes under power and sails like a thoroughbred has been an elusive quest for decades. Has Swallow Yachts’ Coast 250 succeeded where others have failed? David…
Smart Navigation: From paper charts to augmented reality
Most of us navigate using MFDs, phones and tablets, or even drones. But can electronic backups be a substitute for paper navigation? Ali Wood investigates
Beyond the buoyage: exploring tidal creeks
Will Bruton gets muddy in North Norfolk when he learns the forgotten craft of channel-marking