ON THE WATER:

Deliverance - Former Daily Mirror travel editor Paul Richmond-Darb< shares his delivery experience aboard Gumdrop
John Goode's Masterclass - Continuing his series on slow-speed manoeuvring unde sail, John focuses on using main and jib together
Bareboating in Gibraltar - Head south for Morocco, east for the Med or west for th Atlantic. Mark Corke explores the waters around the rock
Charter news - Not yet booked this year's charter? If you're prepared to flexible, there are still places available this summer
Cote d'Azur - Chris Champ and wife Elaine pick up Just Ginny from h winter mooring in the South of France and head east along the Cote d'Azur
Book reviews - A selection of the latest editions to hit the book stalls from the life of an 18th century ordinary seaman to a sailing story for children

NEWS & VIEWS:

News - Portland harbour redevelopment, UKHO computer chaos and an alternative boat show?
Club news - Dinghies, MacWesters, Sabres and Westerlys
David Rainsbury - Even our own rules are made to be broken says David - who joins our regular columnists this month
James Stevens - Sail trim isn't just for racing, but overall better control
Detlef Jens - Heavy boats are the best choice for liveaboards
Letters - Long-life lifejacket, survival at sea and rigging occupy your thoughts - plus the monthly ST crossword

TESTING:

Just in - David Parker casts an eye over the latest gear
Gear on test - Upgraded Avons on test, plus vents, sandals and a wind charger
Buyers guide: winches - Replacing your winches? We guide you through the different types and sizes
Boat test: Sportina 760 - The Polish built trailer sailer seems to offer value for money. Does it deliver on the water too?
Small boats: Sailfish 18 - Built in thousands and one of the cheapest ways to get afloat. Geoff Hales looks at this compact cruiser
Used boat test: Westerly Konsort - After the Centaur, the most popular Westerly ever built. We revisit this '80s classic
Shopping around - An assortment of 29-foot alternatives to the Konsort, includes the Merlin, Sadler 29, Feeling 850, Moody 29 and First 29

PRACTICAL:

Refurbished rubber dinghy - If you think your rubber dinghy has seen better days, there's a Welsh company waiting to give it a new lease
Holding tank - Ever tightening environmental regulations make fitting a holding tank more desirable. Duncan Kent takes us through the process
Electrics: DIY rev counter - Monitorig engine speed could prevent expensive damage. This easily built electronic system might be the answer
Readers' tips - Stop those bungee cords fraying, plus a mug holder and emergency lighting