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    Keep up-to-date with all the latest stories from the marine world – brought to you by Motor Boat & Yachting, Practical Boat Owner, Yachting World and Yachting Monthly.

    Tradewind 33 used boat review: Ocean crossing credentials

    Long-keel yachts like the Tradewind 33 might not be fast or fashionable…

    • Graham Snook
    • 25.10.2024

    Moody DS48 review: We sail this new yacht across the English Channel to see if she has what it takes

    Can a boat built for long-term, long-distance cruising and offering one-level living…

    • Theo Stocker
    • 18.10.2024

    Dufour 41 review: unashamedly aimed at coastal cruising

    Twin backstays are 
replaced by a single 
adjustable backstay on 
the Performance version. Photo: David Harding
    This new addition to the range, the Dufour 41 seems to promise…

    • David Harding
    • 26.09.2024

    Jeanneau Sun Light 30 Review: A Family Cruiser With Racing Influence

    The Jeanneau Sun Light 30. Photo: David Harding
    As a light and sprightly coastal cruiser with racing potential and room…

    • David Harding
    • 24.09.2024

    Excess 11 review: A very rare sub-40ft cruising catamaran

    Excess 11. Photo: Paul Wyeth
    A cruising cat much under 40ft is a rare beast, especially one…

    • Theo Stocker
    • 10.09.2024

    Saffier SE33 Life review: Achingly pretty luxury daysailer

    dd in seat backrests for real comfort sailing from the low side. Photo: Paul Wyeth
    Who says cruising has to involve long-distance voyaging? Daysailers are enjoying a…

    • Theo Stocker
    • 30.08.2024

    Emsworth lugger: the easy to handle dinghy

    Emsworth lugger: Ready for haul out. Spars and rudder removed to lighten load. Credit: Clive Marsh
    Simple lug rigs for ease of-handling make these ‘popular tenders…

    • Clive Marsh
    • 29.10.2024

    Understanding weather: a quick guide for sailors

    Will the wind get stronger still? The experienced skipper will have a good idea of what’s to come. Credit: Graham Snook/YM
    Only the foolhardy would put to sea without first checking…

    • Practical Boat Owner
    • 28.10.2024

    Ertan Beskardes: Mini Globe Race skipper 2025

    Ertan Beskardes will be racing on Trekka - the first Class Globe 5.80 ever built. Credit: Ertan Beskardes/Ocean Frontiers OGR/GGR/CG580
    Ertan Beskardes shares why he believes the 2025 Mini Globe…

    • Katy Stickland
    • 25.10.2024

    “Best school trip ever’ leads Lancashire club to win Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative

    Year 5 pupils from Norwood Primary School in Southport get afloat on the Marine Lake thanks to West Lancashire Yacht Club
    Three days of sailing taster sessions with Norwood Primary School…

    • Laura Hodgetts
    • 25.10.2024

    Cornish Crabbers: rebirth of the small boat brand

    The Cornish Crabber 26 was designed by David Thomas and was first built in 2010. Credit: Cornish Crabbers
    Cornish Crabbers has now been relaunched having been bought out…

    • Katy Stickland
    • 24.10.2024
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