EDITORIAL
CORRESPONDENCE
EXCELSIOR - Paul Janes joins the crew of a converted Lowestoft trawler for some North Sea sailing.
CLASSIC MOTOR ON COMO - Rob Maynard finds wine, women and runabouts on the Italian lakes.
SANGERMANI - One of the most famous Italian boatyards has been under the same name since it opened: Rob Maynard talks to the head of the family.
RESTORING SONATA - Robin Gates travels to the Isle of Wight to visit Cowes Marine Services.
NOREEN - From cutter to yawl to cutter; John Leather explores the unusual rig history of a 12 Metre.
TRADITIONAL SEAMANSHIP V - John Mellor concludes his 1991 series with anchoring and kedging.
THE VASA WARSHIP - Built as the finest warship in the world, the Vasa sank minutes after her launch: Dr Eva Robards reports.
THE WHILLY BOAT - A double ended dayboat reviewed by Jenny Bennett.
CLASSIC CRUISING - Tim Blackman recalls everyday seamanship skills seldom seen in today's anchorages.
BUILDING THE CANOE YAWL X - Dick Phillips applies the paint and finishing touches; Jenny Bennett goes sailing.
ANOTHER JUNG - Having survived the wrecking of Jung Jung, Jerry Walkerconsiders the design of a new sister ship.
GALLERY - Artist Robin Brooks talks to Mark Fishwick of his series of paintings depicting the voyages of Captain Cook.
SOURCES - From saloon tables to battery chargers, Rob Maynard looks at traditional and high-tech equipment.
REPLACING A HATCH - Steve Humphries makes a new hatch for the cabin top.
AGONY - Reader to reader ... problems shared.
CALENDAR
TELL-TALES - News and views from the Editor and Pippa Beattie.
MARINE DIRECTORY - The advertisement guide to boatbuilders, equipment, services, plans and models.