Shoal-draught cruisers
From twin keels to twin hulls, lifting keels, leeboards and legs ? cruise the creeks other yachts can?t reach

30 top places to dry out
Some of Britain?s best drying havens and anchorages

Shelter in the shallows
Why taking the ground makes sense ? and where to do it in North Brittany

Chichester Harbour
Explore the creeks and anchorages of this beautiful harbour with our comprehensive cruising guide

Sailing with dogs: Firth of Clyde
Scottish cruising with two pedigree chums: a black Labrador and a royal-blue Maxi 1100

Canine cruising
Ten top tips for sailing with dogs

First time skippering across the Channel
Graham Snook explores Cherbourg and the Channel Islands

Paradise found
Rod Heikell finds a perfect pocket of paradise in the San Blas Islands

Air sea rescue
What to do if an emergency hi-line helicopter rescue is required

Skipper?s tips
Harbour sill strategy, PLUS why it?s right to take another boat?s wind?

A question of seamanship
Marina berthing tactics in a gale PLUS Sailing skills library

Any questions?
How to check DSC radio signals, avoid prop vibration and anchor without dragging

100-point boat test: J/97
The first purpose-built cruiser from the famous American racing marque

Used boat test: Halmatic 30
Dick Durham tests this all-weather offshore cruiser

New gear
A pontoon security system, a folding saildrive prop and a battery monitor?

Gear test: Mini B diving kit
Take the plunge to free fouled props and explore the world beneath your keel