New Yachts: New bluewater cruiser range, made in China

New gear: Virtual reality for sailors. Plus: cruisers’ top galley aids

CRUISING

Hit by a rogue wave: Rupert Holmes is dismasted in a gale

Bear necessities: Exploring Canada’s Pacific coast-with bears

World tour with a red hen: Guirec Soudée was on a solo transatlantic when he met Monique, a red hen. Now they’re inseparable- and she lays eggs!

PRACTICAL

Extraordinary boats: A Dutch Lemsteraak with F1 treatment

Special report: How safe is the cruising life? We investigate

Short-handed sailing: Pip Hare on upwind sailing for solo sailors

Weather briefing: Chris Tibbs on the importance of cold fronts

Get out of that: Dee Caffari advises on measures for strong winds