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Gear
Contessa 32: A brand new classic
Theo Stocker visits the Jeremy Rogers yard to see the latest Contessa 32 take shape
Technical: Overhaul your steering compass
With an old and leaking steering compass, Theo Stocker finds out how to make sure his is in peak condition
Tested: the new style Ultra Anchor
Anchor design is always evolving and Ultra Marine claims its new design is the best yet. Theo Stocker tested the 12kg model, with the Ultra Flip Swivel, on his Sadler
Get Ready for the Season: 8 jobs we often forget
From batteries to logs, Rupert Holmes reminds us of the quick checks with long-lasting implications
Get ready for the season: Essential spring checks
Get your yacht shipshape and ready for launch with top tips from marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies. How many of these checks do you do?
What makes a boat seaworthy?
What characteristics make a yacht fit for purpose? Duncan Kent explores the meaning of 'seaworthy' and how hull design and technology have changed the way we think
Why you should get to know your liferaft
It is easy to buy the cheapest liferaft and then forget about it, but do you know how to use it and what's actually inside? Theo Stoker met Survitec's Matthew…
AIS vs radar: Do you really need both?
AIS and chartplotters have come a long way in the last decade, but are they enough to replace radar? Jonty Pearce examines the latest technology
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