Can the height of the tide affect when you see objects at sea? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Sailing skills
How to have a COVID safe charter holiday
Retired GP and lifelong sailor Jonty Pearce examines how to have a successful and COVID safe charter in the British Isles this summer
How a PLB saved my life when I was knocked overboard
Solo yachtsman Nigel Fox's life was saved by a PLB when he was knocked overboard by stormy seas off the north coast of Australia
Rudder failure on a lee shore. What do I do?
Would you know what to do if the rudder failed as you approached a lee shore? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
You’ve run aground. What do you do now?
Would you know what to do if your yacht ran aground? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully’
Ken Endean advises 'Consider, Communicate and Connect' when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents
Shakedown skills and drills for the start of the season
After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
Anchoring: 7 common problems solved
Yachting Monthly experts share the problems they have most often faced when anchoring, and how they troubleshoot their way out
Are cumulonimbus clouds cause for concern?
What would you do if you were sailing towards a cumulonimbus cloud? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Boat rig checks: 18 ways to refine your yacht
Does your boats weather helm bother you, or does she go better on one tack than the other? Toby Heppell explains how to iron out the foibles with proper boat…