For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

Reflect as you drive to the marina in your electric car and it is clear that the pace of electrification in boats is lagging way behind the automotive world. For many sailors, the wind is the primary

William Shakespeare is generally noted for being a bit of a sage. Personally I have always thought his comedies lacked a bit of oomph but it must be admitted that he had a great knack of coming up wit

DESPITE LOW HEADROOM, SPARTAN ACCOMMODATION AND A POTENTIALLY WET RIDE, THE FOLKBOAT IS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC YACHTS OF THE LAST 100 YEARS. NIC COMPTON FINDS OUT WHY

THE NEW SWAN 51, A ‘SPORTSCAR’ FRERS DESIGN, IS NOW THE SMALLEST CRUISING SWAN. BUT WHO’S IT FOR AND HOW DOES IT BEHAVE UNDER SAIL?

Topping up the batteries with solar power has never been easier, says Ali Wood, but how do you decide which type to buy?