You might one day need to sail your boat int a marina without an engine. Rupert Holmes explains useful techniques for boat ...

Zoe Barlow and husband Martyn quit their jobs for a liveaboard adventure with their dog, Ralph. They share their tips for ...

There are multitudes of sailing knots but, thankfully perhaps, today’s boat owner only needs to learn a few. These are mostly ...

There’s no such thing as a free boat is an oft-repeated expression in the world of boat restoration and, sadly, it’s usually not far from the truth. I’ve lost count of the number of ‘bargain’ boats ...

With her long keel, appealing lines, big-boat feel and surprisingly roomy interior, the Frances 26 is a sought-after, second-hand buy, says David Harding Boats that are both modest in size and classic ...

Sailing books are an ideal gift for the sailor in your life. I read dozens of sailing books every year, but these are the ones that stood out. Here is my list of the best books for sailors to read. I ...

Zoran Glozinic saves some cash by making a new cockpit grate for his yacht using redundant old wooden kitchen shelves ...

The pros and cons of converting to an electric engine, Expert advice on maintaining engine belts, Second-hand spotlight on the Contessa 32, First test of the Merry Fisher 895 & Cap Camarat 9.0, Is low ...

When Colin Haines's yacht won't start, he begins troubleshooting and ends up replacing his failed boat starter motor ...

It’s a good idea to wear gloves when heating the coil, as the cable needs to get quite hot in order to ‘fix’ it into its new ...

To fit, lay the spinnaker out on the grass, reach down through the top of the snuffer, grasp the head of the sail and pull it ...