The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch the instruments and sail by feel; Offshore tips for small boat skippers; Why the Seagull is a legend; Clothing to keep you cool and more!

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Downsize to a dinghy!

The merits and options of trading down to a smaller sailing craft

Stop leaks!

Understanding water ingress and how to prevent it

Antifoil like a pro!

Preparing the hull and choosing the best antifouling

Sailing by numbers?

Why you should focus less on tech and more on the feel of the boat

Retrofitting holding tanks

The options for efficient waste disposal

Jester Challenge wisdom

Offshore sailing advice from Jester skippers

How to set storm trysails

How to rig and use trysails

The best outboard in the world?

The history of the Seagull and why it still has a devoted following

Versatile Nelson 18

How the Nelson motor boat has evolved to fit the needs ot boat owners today

Knots for tying anchor snubbers

The best knots for keeping your yacht secure

Night-time river rescue

How one crew saved a life

Cockpit improvement

Laying a new synthetic teak decking

10 toilet tips

Maintenance regimes and troubleshooting hacks to make sure your heads never let you down

Kit to keep you cool

The latest summer sailing gear tested during the BIV Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival

Dear Tinker….

A love letter to the original multipurpose inflatable dinghy