Project boat restoration learning the ropes

Roger Hughes shares his new technique for making a smooth, continuous splice in double-braided line

Charlotte Reather has a go at the ancient art of rope making

Trail and sea adventures on a Varne Folkboat and Cape Cutter 19

Ali Wood gets top tips on choosing the ideal boat for road and water

Clive’s boats

Alastair Buchan shares his tips for entering and leaving a box berth