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Navigation way back when

A Polynesian stickchart. Image from the Mriner's Museum.

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

Aussie lessons from the Atlantic

Don and Agnes Reed share the lessons they learned crossing the Atlantic in their Adams ketch, Honey Moon.

Anchors: The never-ending story

John Neeves explores changes in anchor technology and provides some surprises about what is - and should be - on the market in Australia.

Preparing for a passage

Thinking of heading off on a bluewater passage? There's much more to do than simply loading food, water and the necessary charts, writes John Champion.

Why they bought the cat they did

Rosemary Jilderts interviews two cat owners about why they bought the cat they did.

What's new in multihulls

Designers, builders and suppliers update us on new models and products.

The ins and outs of insurance

Equinox II. Photo Roger McMillan.

Chris Ayres explores recent changes to boat insurance and gives some tips on how to obtain value-for-money coverage that will be there when you need it.

Before you go: Charter company tips for pre-trip planning

A promising new adventure excites the senses but taking note of tips from those who have gone before is a sensible precaution. Petrea Heathwood asks the experts.

Surviving cyclones - excellent advice for sailors

A detailed look at the behaviour of cyclones and how to survive them.

Every dog has his day

Never work with animals or children, is the old movie-star maxim, for Mark Rasmussen maybe that applies to relaxing as well.

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