NEWS & VIEWS:

News - Numerous 'incidents' at Cowes Week, potential nightmare on the Humber, and a call for anyone interested in manning one of three new NCI stations
Festival of the Sea 2001 - Stunning photo report of Portsmouth's extravaganza
James column - More bureaucracy? No thanks - not if it will affect our current safe sail-training practices
Letters - French customs, a tricky dipstick, Garmin upgrades and a case of mistaken coordinates, plus Prize Xword p.40
Copyshop - Missed a boat test or gear review? Order a copy here

TESTING:

Just in - What no boat should be without this autumn...
Used boat test: Iroquois - A 1970s' multi-hull that refuses to compromise on anything to do with accommodation and performance!
Shopping around - Five alternatives to the Iroquois: Catalac 9m, Sagitta 30, Hirondelle, Telstar 26 & Snowgoose 35
Gear on test - New Pocket Navigator; a shroud-shooting device; neat, new chart plotter; ultra cheap chart system; and much more...
The story of oilskins - From fishermen's jerseys to the state-of-the-art pink survival suits designed for the Volvo Round The World Race -how did it happen?

ON THE WATER:

First Time: Along the coast - A sail from Lowestoft to The Deben learned a few vital lessons...
UK coastal firing ranges - The information we all need to know...
NEW SERIES: Weather Watch - What to expect in October, and what causes it
Charter in Turkey - Using eMmls from Rod HeikelTs brand new waters pilot, Martin Later starts his comprehensive two-part series on chartering in this most popular destination
John Goode's Masterclass - The basics of non-tidal navigation and chartwork

PRACTICAL:

Engines: Yanmar GM series - Everything you should know about your Yanmar diesel, r-_s a recommended service schedule
Onboard wiring check - A quick guide to ensuring you've got the right size cables
Keel pivot-pin replacement - An insight into how the professionals do it...
How to fit a solar panel - It's easy if you know how, and the benefits are enormous
Water tank - Upgrade your tank with the latest model - in a weekend!
DIY Deck prism & Windscoop - Two quick projects to add light and air below deck
Ship's cook: Fat Martyn - Two curries from the same recipe, at the same time!
Q&As - Our experts get to grips with your sailing questions