Mark Prior makes a step using £10-worth of material (which could be salvaged free)

Choosing a new tender for the boat is a big decision that can set the tone for your adventures afloat. It determines whether you can get in to explore a rocky beach or ashore to the pub up the river.

Saare’s new flagship might look conservative, but those lines hide a thoroughly modern cruiser that takes the fight to the yard’s bigger rivals. Theo Stocker went to find out how she measures up

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

José-Maria Molina extends the life of his ageing anchor winch

Max Liberson sails to the Caribbean aboard project boat Lunatoo , a Seadog 30 with added bowsprit that was made sea ready for less than £4,800