All your instructional guides for Cruising

01 Mar 2011

A few days on the Gippsland Lakes proves the ideal getaway for Richard Pyne and friend.

01 Jan 2011

Rare indeed is machinery that never weeps oil or grease - especially small marine engines whose owners pay little attention to them until trouble brews.

01 Dec 2010

Trailers are often the neglected element of the TS duo, yet an appropriate match between boat, trailer and vehicle is vital for making the most of the sailing. Greg Beanland is an engineer with experience in commercial vehicles and large fleets of light trailers. He also skippers the Victorian RL24 INMA. Here he shares some tips on correct trailer set-up.

01 Dec 2010

Fenton Hamlin shares his golden rules for making a flying visit home as angst-free as possible.

01 Dec 2010

Is your back aching just at the thought of pulling your anchor up? Kevin Green explores anchor windlass and winch options.

01 Dec 2010

"Keeping a lookout" is a concept the cruising community has embraced well beyond the simple act of keeping a keen eye out for passing ships, argues Stuart Kininmonth.

16 Nov 2010

In this article, AY editor, Barry Henson, explains how he and his crew transformed his yacht, Walkabout II, from a coastal cruiser to an ocean passage maker.

10 Nov 2010

Saving the crew, or yourself for that matter, depends on maintaining your safety gear.

01 Nov 2010

David McKay decides to enlist the big guns to speed things up in light winds.

27 Oct 2010

Jack Finlay reflects on the Pacific's first seafarers and their legacy to us.