Are electric winches worth the upgrade?

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

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

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

ABOVE : Keeping your anchor winch turning smoothly ...

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