Freshening up your anti-fouling at the start of each season is a tedious necessity, but necessity it certainly is. Chris Beeson explains why
Practical seamanship
My solo Transatlantic in a 27ft cruiser
James Muggoch learns the hard way that solo Transatlantic cruising is all about practice, more practice, and yet more practice
How keel type affects performance
James Jermain looks at the main keel types, their typical performance and the pros and cons of each
‘How self steering could have saved my yacht’
The moment his beloved yacht sank in the North Sea, Julian Mustoe started thinking about ways he could avoid it happening again
How to stay on deck and avoid MOB
Even clipped on, you can still go over the side. Chris Beeson finds out how a few simple changes can help us to move safely on deck
How to understand a sea breeze
On a day of light winds, taking advantage of the sea breeze can make all the difference to a coastal passage, says Ken Endean
How to anchor under sail
Can you set and weigh anchor under sail, without turning the ignition key? Tom Cunliffe demonstrates a handy cruising skill
How to take a tow
How to take a tow It has been said with justification that we learn more from our own mistakes than from any manual, and when it comes to towing, I’d…
A yachtsman’s guide to shipping
To stay safe around shipping, it pays to understand the different types of marine traffic. John Lang explains all
Skipper’s tips – call for the barber
Tom Cunliffe has assessed hundreds of sailors for the RYA Yachtmaster exam. He shares a few skipper's tips with us...