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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…

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

Mark Ryan learns mid-family cruise the importance of having a secure attachment for his Volvo Saildrive propeller

Regular readers will know the 99 had quite an eventful summer holiday at the Le Mans Classic with the rest of the C&SC gang (News special, September). Several ‘issues’ occurred on its travels, meaning

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

Searching for the perfect Offshore jacket? We put half a dozen to the test to make your decision easier