Jon Mendez explains the steps you need to take to ensure your boat stays in top condition for next season

Lasse Bøe explains how to take advantage of winter evenings and weekends when fishing is off the cards

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

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+ HOW TO PREVENT IT

Whether your tank is half full or half empty, knowing what’s in your tanks and trusting your means of checking is critical to successful cruising, writes Theo Stocker