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…

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

OWN UP TO YOUR SAILING SINS

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

BRUCE JACOBS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A RELIABLE ANCHOR