What to do when lightning strikes

A regular review of your boat’s rigging will prevent expensive failures – and potentially be a lifesaver…

Paul Dale recounts the lessons he learned rebuilding his Dufour 41 Alexa on the devastated Caribbean island of Grenada in 2004

Ashore or afloat, winter cold and damp can have a detrimental effect. Jake Kavanagh looks at options for keeping condensation and moisture at bay

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

Three transatlantic cruisers share valuable lessons with Ali Wood about their onboard power setups (and where they went wrong)

Richard Ayres makes his first Mayday call when his yacht is dismasted and prop fouled close to the Manacle rocks