Replacing tatty old headlinings

You don’t have to be loaded to get into boating as Glen Stanford discovered after a chance encounter with a boat-owning colleague

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None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather

Material science and clever sailmaking have combined to chip away at the difference between cruising and racing sails. A new breed of crossover sails are being marketed for the first time at performan

Some boats need persuasion to make to windward, so tweaking the sails to best advantage can make all the difference. David Harding offers a few tips

A defective roof can be one of the biggest expenses when it comes to renovation projects. Our guide takes you through what to look out for, the possible repair options and the associated costs