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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Mark Ryan learns mid-family cruise the importance of having a secure attachment for his Volvo Saildrive propeller

Tim Steel and his family take their new Dale Classic 37 on its first proper cruise

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

Regular readers will know the 99 had quite an eventful summer holiday at the Le Mans Classic with the rest of the C&SC gang (News special, September). Several ‘issues’ occurred on its travels, meaning