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Fuels ain’t fuels #2 – Regular or Premium?

This article is reproduced from the May 2019 edition of our Cruising Helmsman Magazine. In the second of this series on outboard maintenance, Andrew Norton discusses the issue between the different fuels available and how they interact with both the…

Fuels ain’t fuels

This article is reproduced from the April 2019 edition of our Cruising Helmsman Magazine. Andrew Norton details the effects ethanol added fuels have on outboard engines and fuel tanks and the result is not good. Norton includes testing procedures and…

Bumper holiday reading in January Cruising Helmsman

Great lessons to be learned in the January 2017 issue of Cruising Helmsman. Whether you enjoy our destination articles or the more practical ones, each story comes with good lessons we can all remember. From travelling in unsafe waters to…

Lots to do and places to go with this Christmas Cruising Helmsman

December Cruising Helmsman means two things: lots of Christmas ideas plus a trailer sailer feature stories. Do not worry there is plenty for all those grouches or keelboat owners as well. Every December, editor Phil Ross presents those interesting items…

Anchoring is so old school. November's Cruising Helmsman shows you the new way

Safety is the key to the November issue of Cruising Helmsman. To that end we have practical articles covering a broad range for safe cruising. Anchoring expert Jonathan Neeves presents his proven method of anchoring that throws out all those…

September issue out now – flying high, sailing fast and cruising inland

The September issue of Cruising Helmsman is taking a different course this month. While we have the same favourite stories we have added some interesting trips inland through Europe's canal system. One story details the tall mast canal system available…

Topless and plenty of bottoms in June Cruising Helmsman

Going topless refers to one writer's cautionary tale explaining why he bans brassieres on his yacht. It is actually quite serious! Other serious practical articles this month include an update from a 2012 article on how to get the crazing…

It is time to head north with Cruising Helmsman May issue

It may be the merry merry month of May in the northern hemisphere but down here it is time to think about heading north to the warmer weather. Cruising Helmsman is here to help. We spoke to the six biggest…

Winter is coming but Cruising Helmsman gives you lots to do

While the onshore deciduous trees begin the long journey to bare branches, Cruising Helmsman April issue makes sure there is still plenty to learn and do. Have you ever wondered about how to read boat plans and figure out what…

Hang out with the family with the February issue of Cruising Helmsman

Sailing with family and friends is part of the attraction of cruising and in this month's issue we look at destinations and practical ideas when sailing with young folk. Stuck out in the middle of the briny without internet access…

It is a trailer sailer Christmas in December Cruising Helmsman

Christmas holiday season is one of happiness and generosity and while Cruising Helmsman December issue wants to make sure it remains so, it also wants to marinise it. The editor has compiled his favourite items gathered during the year that…