Bull's eye - Flying to Dun Laoghaire, on the East Irish coast our roving gull explores the delights of this busy port

London Boat Show special - There's no guide like our show guide. What's where and what's new at the London International Boat Show. PLUS a free map of the exhibition site

John Goode's Masterclass - Terry Brealey had terrible trouble berthing his Morgan Giles 30 until John stepped aboard and taught him some manoeuvring tricks

Port of call - David Rainsbury sails up the Mersey for a detailed look at the year-round sailing ground of historic Liverpool and its revitalised dock area

Christmas cuisine afloat - Get the all flavour of the season without the fuss and the usual mountain of washing up!

Q&A - The experts' answers to the technical questions you put to them, including fitting a pushpit, and deck-stepping a mast

Chartering holidays - Get the best from a warm water cruise or flotilla holiday. Questions to ask, weather to expect and what you'll need

Using drogues - Putting the brakes on in heavy weather. Richard Clifford explains how to use drogues to steady your passage

Short blasts - A round-up of news, plus more from the Whitbread race and rt rather tasty competition...

Club news - Colin Jarman takes the best bits from your club newsletters and goes soft on sailmakers

The Yachtmaster exam - The best way to pass the ultimate test, even though you may be quivering with nerves. Follow the advice of the RYA National Coach, James Stevens

Competition - A folding Sea Hopper dinghy worth over Ã