Maintaining compass accuracy

A VHF radio is a staple an almost any boat’s equipment list and a legal requirement in the UK for boats over 45ft. For sheer range, a fixed VHF will always win because its antenna is high up on the ma

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Delivery skipper Ben Lowings explains how you can make your yacht handle better and perform more effectively when cruising

None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather

Pat Manley and Oliver Ballam explain the best techniques for installing and maintaining onboard electrical cabling

E l ectrics are my nemesis. I’m sure ...