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eing a skipper of a boat means the responsibility is yours; you decide the passage and lead the crew. For, the time has come for a new pair of hands at the helm after the excellent job Alison Wood has done over the last 15 months. Ali will still remain very much part of the team here as a features editor, but will now have more time on the water!

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