Waiting for the Tide - With the Editor
Boat Owner's Logbook - What's on, what's happening, and where Learning from Experience
A moment's madness - by Bob Moore
Going About - With Andrew Simpson
Under Sail - Dave Greenwell tests the Victoria 800
The great motor cat mystery - Where are they all? Asks Denny Desoutter
Copy Shop - Past test reports, reviews, etc...
Why do rudders drop off? - Tony Marchaj provides scientific answers
Making a solid spray hood - John Calvert prepares to face the North Sea
How safe is your engine compartment? - Roger Appleton suggests improvements
Books for Boat Owners - Recent titles reviewed...and books by post
Just a load of junk? - Colin Jarman doesn't think so
Search and Rescue - Tony Cowan concentrating on the 'Search'
Engine File - Practical tips from readers
Over from Dover - Brian Navin cruising to France
Ask the Experts - Your boating queries answered
RYA News and Views - Presented by Mark Howell
Build your own classic dayboat - Richard Varley's winter project
Cruising Notes - Port to port, with George Taylor
Seamanship in the sun - Parking tips from the experts abroad
Dear Sir - Sharing our problems and ideas
River Journeys - Dave Greenwell heading inland
Solo transatlantic - The low-tech approach, with Julian Aldridge
Marine Equipment Digest - What's new in the Chandleries

Front Cover: Seagull's view of a Contessa 32 by Patrick Roach