How to keep pests at bay

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

Time flies when you’re not having fun with unwanted guests, says Ruth Wood

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

Can you protect your boat in UK waters using foul-release coatings, ultrasonic or biomimetic technology? Rob Melotti investigates

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