Crippled by pain while sailing solo in the Indian Ocean, Andrew Halcrow had to call for rescue
sailing skills
MOB myths busted – Part 4
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Three methods for seizing shackles
Shackles are often under high load. If one shakes open, the result could be dangerous. Chris Beeson shows how to make sure it won’t
MOB myths busted – Part 3
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
MOB myths busted – Part 2
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
What is a katabatic wind, and what is not?
Katabatics are associated with strong, sudden gusts, but they can be confused with other phenomena. Chris Beeson explains
MOB myths busted – Part 1
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
An expert guide to box berthing
Dutch boatbuilder Eeuwe Kooi has been box berthing all his life. He shows Chris Beeson how the pros do it
What’s the safest way to get from tender to yacht?
The simple transfer of kit and crew has resulted in people in the water, and lives being lost. Chris Beeson looks at the safest way to board from a tender
Solo sailing skills with a master of the art
Giancarlo Pedote has an enviable crown of laurels in a variety of solo racing classes, so he knows a thing of two about carrying out manoeuvres alone in the cockpit.…