Conor Symonds

Seaworthiness is about more than size or ballast. Cape Yachts looks at the design, equipment, preparation and seamanship that make a small boat safer at sea. Seaworthiness is one of those words used frequently in boating but rarely defined clearly. A boat may be described as seaworthy because it has a heavy keel, a high freeboard or a reputation for making offshore passages. None of those things, on their own, gives us the full answer. A recent article from Small Craft Advisor revisited John...

Cape Yachts & Gtechniq Marine: Built for Adventure. Protected by Science. At Cape Yachts, we believe every journey on the water should feel exceptional — from the moment you step aboard to the memories you take home after the sails are down. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Gtechniq Marine, a globally respected leader in surface protection technology. Together, we’re bringing even greater value, protection and peace of mind to every new Cape Yacht delivered. A...

Drascombe Lugger ~ "The Girl Christina" Featured Boat: The Girl Christina – A Beautifully Refinished Drascombe Lugger There are few small sailing boats that command the same affection and respect as the Drascombe Lugger. Timeless in appearance, dependable under sail, and deeply rooted in British maritime heritage, the Lugger has become one of the most recognisable traditional trailer sailers ever built. Our featured boat, The Girl Christina, is a particularly fine example. Built at the...