One of the most versatile cruiser/racers of the 1980s, the MG 335 is still an excellent buy as a fast, roomy and well-mannered cruiser with plenty of racing potential
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Admiralty paper charts to cease
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced it will stop producing Admiralty paper charts by late 2026 to increase its focus on its digital navigation products and services
Anchoring skills: expert advice to improve your knowledge
Anchoring is one of the greatest joys of sailing, yet for many people the sound of the chain rattling over the bow-roller is the start of an anxious night. Will…
Gipsy Moth IV: rebirth of a British legend
Katy Stickland talks to Gipsy Moth IV’s new owner Simon Oberholzer about his passion for the yacht and the plans for her future
Practical guide to life at sea for sailors
Navigation and boat handling are all well and good, but overlook the practicalities of keeping your crew fed, warm, safe and healthy and you risk putting a big hole in…
Best boat cooker: how to choose an oven or grill for your boat
Whether you’re roasting a chicken with two veg, browning a gratin and steaming new potatoes, or just warming a pasty and heating some beans, the right boat cooker makes a…
Southerly 42 RST: Popular, fast, go-anywhere cruiser
Yachts that combine good performance with shallow draught and a deck saloon are few and far between, making the Southerly 42 RST a popular fast, go-anywhere cruiser
Best multihulls: We pick the best two and three hulled yachts
Few of us can have failed to see the rapid growth of interest in multihulls and this formerly niche sector is now a mainstream part of the new boat market.…
Best vacuum flask: we test some of the market leaders
When you’re on watch, few things will revive you like a piping hot cup of tea of coffee. Having it to hand in a vacuum flask, tucked away in a…
Round the Island Race 2022: A day for the fast boats
The 91st edition of the Round the Island Race saw over 1,100 boats competing in the 50 nautical mile race around the Isle of Wight, often known as ‘Britain’s Favourite…