Yachting Monthly

Should you set off with no electrics?

James Stevens, author of the Yachtmaster Handbook, spent 10 of his 23 years at the RYA as chief examiner

Q Ben and his wife Kate are enjoying an early season cruise in April in the Isles of Scilly. Their boat is a much-loved Contessa 32.

It is Friday and

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