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

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’Tis the season to get outside and play – without worrying about the winter elements giving your gear a battering. Nikwax products are here to help ensure your kit stays at its best – and there’s now a new stain-vanquishing scrub to add to your arsenal

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