For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

Jon Mendez explains the steps you need to take to ensure your boat stays in top condition for next season

Far from being a lightweight trailer sailer, Nic Compton finds the third version of this modern classic to be a serious little cruising boat capable of handling far more than a little creek crawling

Nicholas Koligiannis explains how he improved the mast on his Albin Ballad

+ HOW TO PREVENT IT

Lasse Bøe explains how to take advantage of winter evenings and weekends when fishing is off the cards