What's in the January issue
On sale: Thu, 9 Dec 2010
From the Editor
A welcome return to a very grown-up rally, as the Editor revisits the ARC after 12 years
On the Wind
The Chandlers are free, but piracy is on the rise; first two teams enter the America’s Cup; Route du Rhum has dramatic renaissance; Star class out of the Olympics for 2016?
The Walrus
The beer facts of a world cruise
Letters
Antigua Sailing Week organisers say they’re listening; be prepared for lightning; Norway cruising permits explained
Robin Knox-Johnston
As commercial ships grow larger, they leave room in our rivers for yachting
Gear
Design award winners from the 2010 Marine Equipment Trade Show include Selden’s reversible winch
Gear Focus: carbon spars
The black art – why carbon masts are becoming more popular on cruising boats
Leading Edge
Never mind wind farms, what about wind ships harnessing power from the ocean?
Yachts
All change at the London Boat Show, with second-hand boats and an indoor marina
Cruising design 2011
Gimmick or genius? Do chines, twin rudders, extreme beam and other racing quirks work for cruisers? Matthew Sheahan investigates trends in modern design
On test: Bénéteau Sense 50
We assess the first of the ground-breaking Bénéteau Sense range, which claims to offer
a new way of living afloat
JP 54: Cruiser with a twist
This extraordinary design is what happens when you give French innovative designers a blank piece of paper. But who’s it for?
Trench warfare
Hugo Boss is the wettest boat Alex Thomson has sailed, the most extreme of the entries in the Barcelona World Race. Elaine Bunting braces for a taste of Dambusters sailing
Cruising from the ARC
Stories from the start of the 25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. Plus designer Steve Dashew gives his view on modern cruising design
Skye high
A family cruise to western Scotland proves there is wonderful sailing close to home
Great Seamanship
Cutter edge. From the deck of Satanita as she races Britannia off Bangor, Co Down, in 1893
Performance World
Used and abused – Matthew Sheahan’s best loved sailing gear after months of brutal treatment. Rules: at the leeward gate
SuperSail
A new schooner Atlantic is turning heads 105 years after the original set a legendary record
Yachts for sale
Classified ads
One Amazing Day
Robin Judah has a lesson in teamwork
