Designed by the late Ed Dubois, the Wauquiez Centurion 48s is a fast racer-cruiser that remains popular in the second hand market
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How to reef to sail safely through any weather
Pete Goss delivers his masterclass on when to reef, and explains why it is critical to keeping control of your boat and sailing through a blow
Day Skipper: What you need to know to get through
With her husband Theo out of the way, Georgie Stocker shows on her Day Skipper course that she is more than capable of taking charge
Chapman’s Pool, Dorset: idyllic south coast anchorage
Dag Pike discovers solitude at the semi-circular Chapman's Pool on the Dorset coast, which is often overlooked by cruisers
With a ripped mainsail would you turn back or carry on?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, with a ripped mainsail would you continue sailing from Ireland to Falmouth?
Skippering a boat for the first time: steps to success
Skippering a boat for the first time needn't be daunting, as long as you prepare. Matthew Diggle reveals how to make a success of taking charge
How to raft up safely and securely
James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up and identifies the benefits and pitfalls of coming alongside
Boats 2020 cancelled on eve of show
British Marine has announced that Boats 2020 has been cancelled, less than 24 hours before the show was due to open
Can you fix a jammed sheave without a rigger?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, how confident would you be about fixing a jammed sheave?
Night sailing tips for first timers
Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing