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    How to: Turn a single-engined boat in a tight space

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    Solaris Power 44 Open first look: Even better looking sibling to expand the range

    Beautiful lines hide a surprisingly spacious interior

    Azimut Magellano 25 Metri review: More to this Italian superyacht than meets the eye

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    Van der Valk BeachClub 660 yacht tour: Daring Dutch design brings the outside in

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    Catching Cujo: How I accidentally bought Dodi Al Fayed’s old yacht at auction

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    X-Power 33C first look: Danish sailing yard aims for speed and comfort

    X-Power 33 shares its DNA with the HOC Yachts 33
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    How to: Turn a single-engined boat in a tight space
    Beautiful lines hide a surprisingly spacious interior
    Solaris Power 44 Open first look: Even better looking sibling to expand the range
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    Azimut Magellano 25 Metri review: More to this Italian superyacht than meets the eye
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    Van der Valk BeachClub 660 yacht tour: Daring Dutch design brings the outside in

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    Doorstep adventures – Editor’s letter May 2021

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    No anchoring zones proposed for Studland Bay

    No anchoring zones  could be introduced at the south-west end of the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone,

    Collisions at sea: The best tech to help you stay safe

    A sailing boat passes a tanker on the busy waters of the Solent off the Isle of Wight

    How would you retrieve a spinnaker sail?

    It takes a really efficient and well trained crew who have sailed together regularly to handle spinnakers faultlessly. Credit: Michael Austen/ Alamy

    UK sailors with boats in Europe granted Returned Goods Relief extension

    UK boat owners who have their vessels moored in Barcelona or the rest of the EU have six months longer to bring their vessels back to the UK to qualify for Returned Goods Relief

    Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe

    If you are accustomed to spending a few months of the year in the Mediterranean, or anywhere in Europe, you could find your cruising significantly curtailed after Brexit
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    Doorstep adventures – Editor’s letter May 2021
    No anchoring zones  could be introduced at the south-west end of the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone,
    No anchoring zones proposed for Studland Bay
    A sailing boat passes a tanker on the busy waters of the Solent off the Isle of Wight
    Collisions at sea: The best tech to help you stay safe
    It takes a really efficient and well trained crew who have sailed together regularly to handle spinnakers faultlessly. Credit: Michael Austen/ Alamy
    How would you retrieve a spinnaker sail?

    Match racing tactics: Ian Williams on America’s Cup moves

    Five very different Atlantic crossing experiences

    First look Aeolos P30: lightweight downwind flyer

    Marine electronics: the latest new gear for 2021

    MW40OF first look: An easy to look after, marina friendly foiler

    Mike Horn: From the Amazon to the Arctic Ocean and beyond

    Match racing tactics: Ian Williams on America’s Cup moves
    Five very different Atlantic crossing experiences
    First look Aeolos P30: lightweight downwind flyer
    Marine electronics: the latest new gear for 2021

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    Boat launch checks – what to check when returning to your boat after lockdown

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    Paddleboarding with kids – 6 SUPs on test in Poole and Christchurch harbour

    Getting ready for a winter paddleboard in Poole harbour

    Which inflatable paddleboard? What to look for when buying an SUP

    Paddleboards come in a whole range of lengths and volume to suit different activities

    10 tips for family paddleboarding – stay warm and make it an adventure

    Paddleboarding gear – what to wear and what to pack for a day on the SUP with kids

    Paddleboarding in Sandbanks, Dorset on the Touring Shark SUP

    What Schengen means for UK boat owners abroad – 4 in 5 may quit cruising

    The Canal du Midi, South of France
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    Boat launch checks – what to check when returning to your boat after lockdown
    Getting ready for a winter paddleboard in Poole harbour
    Paddleboarding with kids – 6 SUPs on test in Poole and Christchurch harbour
    Paddleboards come in a whole range of lengths and volume to suit different activities
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    10 tips for family paddleboarding – stay warm and make it an adventure

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    Followtheboat: Running aground and sailing defensively in pirate waters

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    Sailing up river: Followtheboat go in search of elephants and monkeys

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    Sailing skills

    How would you retrieve a spinnaker sail?

    It takes a really efficient and well trained crew who have sailed together regularly to handle spinnakers faultlessly. Credit: Michael Austen/ Alamy
    What is the best way to retrieve a spinnaker sail? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanshipIt takes a really efficient and well trained crew…

    Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe

    If you are accustomed to spending a few months of the year in the Mediterranean, or anywhere in Europe, you could find your cruising significantly curtailed after Brexit
    As Brexit regulations take shape, much could change about keeping a boat in Europe. Lu and Rod Heikell look at consequences for sailors looking to…

    Gear reviews

    Paddleboarding with kids – 6 SUPs on test in Poole and Christchurch harbour

    Getting ready for a winter paddleboard in Poole harbour
    Paddleboards are now lighter and more compact than ever. We tested these 2021 SUP boards in Dorset and had a LOT of fun! Getting ready…

    Which inflatable paddleboard? What to look for when buying an SUP

    Paddleboards come in a whole range of lengths and volume to suit different activities
    Choosing the right inflatable paddleboard for kids and adults depends on budget, weight and your intended use. It’s also handy to know the different SUP…

    OLAS Guardian tested: Can this wireless killcord and MOB alarm set you free?

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    Toy of the Month: Riding this underwater scooter feels like flying below the waves

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    Toy of the Month: This 30-knot electric jet board makes waveless surfing even cooler

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    Spinnaker teams up with Help for Heroes for limited edition watch

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    Gill Deckhand sailing Gloves

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    Zhik G1 and Zhik G2 review: Lightweight and performance sailing gloves tested

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    Gill Helmsman review: Gauntlet-style sailing gloves put to the test

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    Zhik Superwarm review: Insulated watersports gloves tested

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    Silent-Yachts introduces its largest solar-powered catamaran, SILENT 79

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    Travel

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    Followtheboat: Exploring an uninhabited private island

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    Exploring Pulau Macan: The tropical island that thinks it’s a sailboat

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    Sailing Jakarta: Polluted, noisy, overcrowded but absolutely brilliant

    Sailing Krakatoa Part 2: Shoreside excursion on an active volcano

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    Features

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