No need to toe the line with teak these days. When it comes to replacing the deck of your boat, there are a multitude of alternatives to real wood. You can choose between cork, PVC, foam and a host of

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…

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

Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

John Payne explains the critical importance of lubricating oil for your boat’s engine, and how and when to change it

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