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Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k
We put six inflatable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat
How to measure your yacht’s stability
Naval architect Julian Wolfram uses some able hands, scales and maths to explain a practical way to calculate your boat's stability
Jonty Pearce: ‘Core’, it’s nice to be sailing again
Sailing again at last! Jony Pearce relishes his first proper cruise of the season visiting some nearby anchorages in Wales
How to build your own weather forecast
Building your own bespoke weather forecast is the best way to get reliable weather updates so you can make better decisions at sea. Toby Heppell finds out how the experts…
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
Electric yacht: What are the options for going electric?
Electric and hybrid yachts are growing in popularity; we outline the current options for those making the switch
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 45: ‘Speed and quality’
The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 promises speed and exceptional build quality. Graham Snook went to see if she had the wow factor on the water
The ‘mini superyacht’: meet the Najad 395 AC
Brand new from the lead keel up, Najad's new 395 and her centre-cockpit sister are billed as 'mini superyachts'. At 40ft, do they live up to the promise? Graham Snook…
Why you should regularly check your deck fittings
What’s really going on under your deck fittings? Ben Sutcliffe-Davies investigates the hidden weaknesses