Affordable routes into sailing

JUST YOU AND YOUR PARTNER, ON A YACHT. IT’S THE DREAM SCENARIO – BUT HOW TO ENSURE YOU BOTH ENJOY IT EQUALLY? BLUEWATER SAILORS SHARE THEIR SECRETS WITH HELEN FRETTER

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

THERE MIGHT LATER BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REDEEM YOURSELF, BUT SOMETIMES BEING A SKIPPER MEANS MAKING UNPOPULAR CHOICES

Crossing the Atlantic via the Cape Verde islands is a detour well worth taking, says James Kenning

Crewing on other boats is a great way to explore new places, sail new boats and meet new people, but it isn’t without its pitfalls, says Anna Bingham

It’s easy to dream about sailing the Atlantic, but actually doing it takes commitment and action. Justin Halewood explains how they did it, and what it cost