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Leo Heaney’s regular yacht club race night quickly turns dangerous, and leads to seven months of frustration to rectify the damage

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

Alastair Buchan explains how to anchor a boat when sailing solo

John Payne explains the critical importance of lubricating oil for your boat’s engine, and how and when to change it

Britain’s neglect of its maritime heritage has led to shuttered shipyards, ailing fishing fleets and impoverished coastal towns