High-tech laminate sails sound appealing but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them…

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Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

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John Payne explains the critical importance of lubricating oil for your boat’s engine, and how and when to change it

Leo Heaney’s regular yacht club race night quickly turns dangerous, and leads to seven months of frustration to rectify the damage