Close quarters manoeuvring made easy

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings examines how different popular rudder designs affect handling, and explains how to maintain them

Often overlooked and rarely serviced as often as they should be, winches are a vital element of any sailing boat’s deck gear. But the winch your boat comes with doesn’t have to be the winch you stick

NEVER STOP SAILING!

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew