The best... boats for cruising through the french canals

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

Rupert Holmes looks at one of the most desirable cruising yachts of the Sadler era, as well as some alternative boats

Back in the 1970s multihull saillors were generally a pretty esoteric lot. It didn’t help that Donald Crowhurst ushered in the new decade with his tragic exploits in his Teignmouth Electron trimaran.

The UK has around 4,700 miles of navigable waterways. Drifting along these hidden stretches is the perfect way to savour the tranquil joys and crafty spirit of traditional canal boat life

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Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects