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

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

Alastair Buchan explains how to anchor a boat when sailing solo

OWN UP TO YOUR SAILING SINS

Woodbridge Boatyard’s Matt Lis explains how he replaced a mizzen mast on the ketch Peter Duck