NEWS & VIEWS:

News - Engine replacement costs hanging in the balance, Raytheon management buyout, plus what's on and where
New Boats at the Show - More larger-scale new models than usual, but with some considerably reduced prices for imported models...
Club news - News from Southerly, Dufour and Sea Wych associations
James Stevens - There's more to safety at sea than just having the right equipment on board, says the RYA's James Stevens
David Rainsbury - Keep the crew happy - David ponders the art of skippering
Letters - Praise for good service, dealing with Customs and a leaking loo plea. Plus win chart folios in our Prize Xword

TESTING:

Just In - Keep bang up to date with a look at the latest marine gear to go on sale
New boat .test: Hanse 311 - A spacious, 31-footer at an attractive price - but how does she handle and is she really a good buy?
Gear on test - Our verdict on two new lifejackets, a classic paraffin-burning cooker, some mid-layer gear, a labour-saving power saw plus a quick- cure gel glue that's simple and effective
Used boat test: GK24 - Westerly's 24ft cruiser-racer could be what you're looking for if you're after something that's fun to sail and affordable at around Ã