Knowing how rope is categorised in terms of strength is essential for safe management of your rig and shore lines

Ali Wood gets some top tips from sailmakers on choosing and caring for your yacht’s most valuable assets

When upgrading stays and standing rigging do you choose wire or HMPE? And where might it pay to replace stainless steel with Dyneema? Bruce Jacobs reports

Nic Compton shares techniques for keeping lines neat and tidy

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Rupert Holmes looks at the latest marine products