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

FRANÇOIS TREGOUET ON LA TORTUE 147

With its voluminous accommodation and secure cockpit, this low-draught Polish-built cruiser is ideal for family coastal cruising – and a bit of canal pottering…

Tim Steel and his family take their new Dale Classic 37 on its first proper cruise

David Ross takes delivery of Europe’s first Schaefer V44

After nine years of circumnavigating the globe, the ‘old Seadog’ tells Laura Hodgetts he’s home to get patched up and a pension