In this issue

The best Scandi cruisers
Maxi to Hallberg-Rassy

The best Scandi cruisers
Peter Poland’s pick of 28-30ft solid, seaworthy cruisers from Scandinavia.

Chichester hideaway
Exploring the tranquil harbour set in an area of natural beauty..

Best (around 30ft) Scandinavian yachts

Swedes to include on any shortlist for solid, seaworthy 28-30ft cruisers

10+ mins

Shark surprise

Ali Wood finds the 4ft remains of a basking shark spine on a beach and learns how boaters can help this endangered species

3 mins

Silhouettes

These bilge keel pocket cruisers, boasting serpentine sheer, good build quality and robust looks, can be real bargains

5 mins

West Country stop-start getaway

Rupert Holmes recalls a week of glorious sailing and anchorages on a newly acquired and refitted boat

10+ mins

CRUISING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Getting the kids onboard

Getting children on boats from a young age can give them a rewarding a pastime for life, says Amy Rashbrooke, but it pays to take things slowly

8 mins

Etiquette under way

Andy Du Port draws upon more than 50 years' sailing experience to discuss etiquette under way

6 mins

Anchoring essentials

Rupert Holmes looks at how to handle ground tackle on boats without a windlass

5 mins

Fitting a spirit stove

Garry Flashman swaps gas for meths to make cooking and a cuppa much safer, easier and cheaper on his replica Nobby

6 mins

Electrical revamp for Pippin

After mid-Atlantic battery failure, John Willis decides it's time to upgrade his electrics

5 mins

The sinking of Emma Rose

During a sailing trip in the Med, solo skipper Chris Pearsall's 1984 Jeanneau Attalia 32 sank between Crete and Cyprus

10+ mins

Tracing a pesky leak

When Alan England's Moody 376 developed an unexplainable leak, he used detective work to find the source... but it wasn't easy

10 mins

Hybrid electrical power system

Having to replace his generator, Willie Renilson comes up with the perfect solution for comfortable cruising with air conditioning

10 mins

PROJECT BOAT RESTORATION Companionway fix

James Wood gets to grips with epoxy when repairing a rotten step support

5 mins

Tall ship Channel hop

Phil Dando tells of a gruelling Channel crossing on the sail training ship Malcolm Miller

5 mins

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