The best...boats for cruising around the uk

Rupert Holmes looks at his favourite Westerly model of all time and other alternative boats you might consider

Trevor Martin recalls a testing voyage that taught him almost all he needed to know for the next 20 years of sailing

Tim Steel explains how he came to own the very first Dale Classic 37

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Phil Dargavel and his wife Julie enjoy the unique freedom of a trailerable boat by taking their BRIG Navigator RIB from Christchurch to Scotland to explore the stunning vistas of the Caledonian Canal

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