The pitfalls and pleasure of owning a classic yacht

Tim Steel explains how he came to own the very first Dale Classic 37

When the Comptons went looking for a cruising yacht with pretty lines, they lucked out with this barn find

Trevor Martin recalls a testing voyage that taught him almost all he needed to know for the next 20 years of sailing

Rupert Holmes looks at his favourite Westerly model of all time and other alternative boats you might consider

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