Sailmaker tips for getting new life out of old sails; NMEA wifi gateways tested; Wayfarer Weekended on test; Cruising hacks from liveaboard sailors; Solo skipper’s checklist; How to fit an extra fuel tank; Diesel best practice; Fixing a rig mid-ocean; Kit to help wiuth colloision avoidance; The joy of Mirror dinghies and more!

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New life from old sails

Sailmakers share their advice on cleaning and repairing, cruising sail choice and advances in downwind sail tech

Low-cost wireless navigation

Want to navigate using your smartphone or tablet? Wifi gateways under £250 tested

Wayfarer Weekender

We test the newest model from this classic range

Cruising hacks

Liveaboard sailors share their tips for life afloat

Singlehanded sailing

A solo skipper’s checklist

Install a day tank

How one boat owner fitted an auxiliary fuel tank

Rig failure mid-ocean

One family share how they made a temporary fix to get them to safety

Collision avoidance

The kit that can really help

Spreading the knowledge

Why a diverse workforce is good for boatbuilding

Diesel best practice

Red diesel, white diesel, FAME, HVO…

Success with compression joints

A step-by-step guide to making compression joints for fuel systems

Learning from experience

Fouled prop and saildrive failure

Marvellous Mirrors

The classic car top dinghy

Sailing the Land of Fire

Navigating Tierra del Fuego’s Beagle Passage

Best boats for the Med

Second-hand sub 40ft boats for exploring Southern Europe