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Are swinging moorings better than marinas? Ken Endean outlines everything you need to know for life on a buoy

THE 37TH AMERICA’S CUP WAS ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS: WON BY THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE MODERN ERA AGAINST THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BRITISH CHALLENGER IN 90 YEARS. HELEN FRETTER FINDS OUT HOW IT WAS WON, PLUS WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CUP... AND THE BRITS

Not all boats were born equal, so naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to propulsion. Outboards, saildrives and conventional propshafts all work differently and the internal combustion en

With luck you won’t experience bad weather on a charter holiday – but it can happen. Gavin Le Sueur explains tactics to keep you safe