Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

High-tech laminate sails sound appealing but conventional woven sails remain a better all-round option for cruising – as long as you take care of them…

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OWN UP TO YOUR SAILING SINS

Leo Heaney’s regular yacht club race night quickly turns dangerous, and leads to seven months of frustration to rectify the damage

RACHAEL SPROT is a Yachtmaster Examiner with an ...