REGULARS:

John Goode's Masterclass - More manoeuvres in open water to improve your slow-speed sil balance under heads'l and jib
Cote d'Azur charter - David Rainsbury reports back from an idyllic week's holiday cruising round the bays of southern France
Readers' cruise - Crossing the Bay of Biscay on the way down to Gibraltar on a Irgrnd 430 was near perfect - apart from one unfortunate incident...
UK Dolphins & Whales - A guide to what we can expect to see in home waters and when and where we stand the best chance of a sighting. Also, how to treat our cetacean friends with a little respect
Sun protection - A look at why it's so important to protect your skin on board and the best products around to help you do just that...
Readers' survey - Fill in our survev and you could win a VHP radio!

NEWS & VIEWS
David Rainsbury - If the weather ain't right, you'd best stay at home...
James Stevens - Confidence in bad weather comes with training, but what's the best way to go about it?
Detlef Jens - Culture shock on your own back doorstep
Letters - Hot tips from the Med, a tale of rigging woe and how to win a Thermos sports bottle worth Ã