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Great British boats: Hunter Ranger/Channel 245 A versatile yacht that encapsulates the ‘less is more’ philosophy. Racing around the world From Suhaili to Hugo Boss, the courage of solo circumnavigators..
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The power of observation
Rupert Holmes explains why, despite the advances in forecasting, your own observations on the weather are still vitally important
Return to Ailsa Craig
Andrew Morton and daughter spend an idyllic day island hopping in the Firth of Clyde
Swing keel calamity
Terry Abel repairs his Pandora 700 after a sobering shakedown sail
Refit for colder climes
Richard Rogers and Alice Sanger reconstruct their Morgan Giles 30 for some serious expedition sailing to high latitudes
Ocean racing... who'd do it?
Margaret Norris muses on what it takes to sail around the world – from the first 1968/9 Golden Globe Race to the current Vendée Globe
Keep your cool
Roger Hughes vents his engine room
What to do when lightning strikes
Alex and Daria Blackwell offer some valuable tips for protecting yourself and your boat
Engineless cruising
Follow creek-sailor Tony Smith’s tips for a slower, quieter pace of life
Back to the future
Peter Poland tracks the development of modern British gaff riggers
A boat for our time?
The ‘less is more’ philosophy is beautifully encapsulated in the Hunter Ranger 245, which later became the Channel 245. David Harding reports
