It is easy to ignore the fittings that clamp a hose onto an engine or seacock, but jubilee clips are all that stand between you and sinking, says Dag Pike
Maintenance
Skippers’ Tips: soft shackle splicing & optimise locker space
Deck harnesses for children, mainsail downhaul trick and soft shackle splicing are amongst the skippers' tips suggested by seasoned sailors and Yachting Monthly experts
How to repair gel coat – video guide
How to deal with gelcoat chips and achieve a perfect colour matched surface. Bruce Jacobs finds out from Mark Buckett of Solent Repairs. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW DIRECT
Hell or High Seas: a voyage around Cape Horn
Taylor Grieger and Stephen O’Shea faced pirates, navigated the Furious Fifties and came to blows during a life-changing voyage from Florida around Cape Horn
Skippers tips: Adapt your boat & prevent corrosion
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthlyfuturenet.com…
How to choose the right lithium batteries for your boat
Boost the life and performance of your lithium battery by installing the correct charging setup, says Duncan Kent
How to repair a sail – video guide
Knowing how to patch up a sail can get you home safely, extend your cruise and save you money. Rob Kemp at Kemp Sails talks Rachael Sport (www.rubicon3adventure.com) through sail…
Lithium-ion batteries: a buyers’ guide for sailors
Duncan Kent explains why you should opt for quality when installing a lithium-ion battery, plus our pick of the best lithium iron phosphate batteries on the market
Can I test my own rigging?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@futurenet.com for an expert answer. This month - can you do your own rigging checks?
How lithium batteries are changing onboard power
Duncan Kent investigates the technology used in lithium batteries and explains what to consider in matching them with a management system