All your instructional guides for Cruising

01 Feb 2012

Jon Neeves looks at the latest crop of marine electronics with a view to sorting the wheat from the chaff for the budget-conscious sailor, based on the products that caught his eye at the Sydney International Boat Show.

25 Jan 2012

Three-quarters of the way through building his Pescott 38, Nowhere Fast, John Connell shares some of the invaluable lessons he has learned.

18 Jan 2012

A balanced boat is more pleasant and safer to sail, writes Ralph Chant.

18 Jan 2012

Alan Lucas looks at ways for yacht owners at anchor to enhance their safety, especially against hoons in powerboats.

21 Dec 2011

Tired of less than comprehensive overseas tests, Jon Neeves organises his own tests and puts a batch of old favourites and new-generation anchors through their paces.

14 Dec 2011

There are many reasons for having well trimmed sails other than winning races, but unfortunately that is not always appreciated by the cruising sailor! Guy Waddilove looks at 10 ways to improve your performance and speed up passage-making.

23 Nov 2011

Alan Lucas explains why he designed a boomless boat, and how to rig one.

16 Nov 2011

Alan Lucas provides simple solutions for blisters in fibreglass hulls.

26 Oct 2011

Seasickness can ruin a day out on the water, but on ocean passages sustained seasickness can compromise the safety of the crew, even the boat. In this article experienced cruising instructors, John and Amanda Neal, detail critical steps to avoiding and treating seasickness.

19 Oct 2011

There is nothing more important for a sailor to understand than the wind. Kenn Batt explains the basics of wind in this informative article.