Whilst cruising the Dorset coast Tom Cunliffe was intrigued by the sight of boats anchored behind some rocks so decided to investigate. He wasn’t disappointed by what he found in…
Chris Beeson
Ever been rescued by Swanage lifeboat?
Documentary maker looking for testimony from those rescued by Swanage RNLI lifeboat and her volunteer crew
20 tips for surviving strong winds
Having analysed several case studies from Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu, Tom Partridge identifies 20 key techniques for surviving strong winds
How to plan and sail an offshore passage
James Stevens stands by as Becca Morley steps up to plan and sail her first big offshore passage as skipper
Trying to sink an unsinkable boat
It’s every sailor’s nightmare: holed and taking on water. For Chris Beeson, the unsinkable Etap turned this sinking feeling into an unusual spa session
A sailing charter in the Greek Ionian
How do you sell sailing to the uninitiated? Charter somewhere warm, dry, safe and beautiful. Chris Beeson takes a novice crew to the Greek Ionian
Maxi 1200 photo gallery
Interested in the Maxi 1200? Here's a photo gallery with extra images of the Maxi 1200 during her sail trials
How an 8st crew can recover a 20st MOB
Could a wife save her husband’s life? Yes, but the key is a tried, tested and trusted plan, says Chris Beeson
J Class racing in Falmouth
Three majestic J Class yachts battle it out off the south Cornish coast
What all sailors can learn from Cyclone Pam
Cyclone Pam wrecked dozens of yachts in Vanuatu. Tom Partridge returns to Port Vila to ask who survived, and how