HELEN FRETTER ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY ARC

Orca damage, rudder failure and a monkey bite were just a few of the setbacks facing crews en-route to this year’s ARC+,writes Ali Wood, but happily all 83 boats made it to the start line in Las Palma

For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

Phil Clandillon looks at the best second-hand yachts for crossing the Atlantic and sailing the Caribbean

THIS AUTUMN’S BIG OCEAN RACE, THE TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR, LIVED UP TO ITS FEARSOME REPUTATION, AS ANDI ROBERTSON REPORTS

Per Harrtoft shows how much fun you can have on a fast open day boat