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Zhik Spirit of Adventure: How We Sailed the Greek Coast’s Hard Route
From Lefkada, on the west coast of Greece, it’s 150 miles to Aegina, on the other side of the Peloponnese, via the Corinth Canal. You pass through the Gulf of…
Sailing the Shipping Forecast: ‘It became a sun-sparkling day as we approached Kinnaird Head’
Cromarty Sea area Cromarty encompasses the east coast of Scotland from just north of Wick to just south of Aberdeen, including the entire coastline of the Moray Firth and the…
Stop using ‘automotive wire’ on your boat: The critical wiring mistake that makes remaking joints impossible
Electrical wire used on boats should be tinned (covered in solder) along its whole length. However, this is an expensive process, so most production boats have ‘automotive-type’ wire, which allows…
How a Hurricane-Wrecked Dufour Classic 41 Won Line Honours in Her First Race During Tobago Sailing Week
Our boat Alexa – a Dufour Classic 41 – had been wrecked in the September 2004 Category Five Hurricane Ivan and had been part of the boat ‘alphabet soup’ in…
Historic Shipbuilding: Buckler’s Hard dig unearths rare 18th century slipway used by Nelson’s Navy
Archaeological digs at historic shipyard Buckler’s Hard have revealed a well-preserved 18th century slipway. ‘This dig has exceeded all expectations as so much of the structure has survived preserved under…
Inside ARC 2025: New 24/7 broadcasts bring the iconic rally to a global audience
Around 900 participants from over 30 different countries are expected to set off from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria for the 2025 ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), the rally’s 40th edition.…
Used Sweden Yachts 390 Review: This Swedish Classic Still Turns Heads
The forecast did not look promising as we headed out of Dartmouth. A bit of sun, a bit of cloud, and a southeasterly Force 2-3. Not an ideal day for…
With engine failure in the Thames, what would you do?
Jenny and James, who both hold the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal qualification, are en route to St Katharine Docks in London aboard their Westerly Oceanranger 38. They’re motoring up the Thames…
Marine toilet maintenance: How to keep your heads smelling sweet
All marine toilets have a functional similarity about them. The traditional method is to pump the waste directly into the sea. It’s only acceptable to pump out sewage into the…