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
Chris Beeson
‘I was rescued from death alone in mid-ocean’
Crippled by pain while sailing solo in the Indian Ocean, Andrew Halcrow had to call for rescue
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
Hylas 46 review
What are the hallmarks of a good round-the-world boat? To find out, Chris Beeson steps aboard one that has spent the last four years doing just that
Can you repair a liferaft at sea?
All liferafts are sold with puncture repair kits, but are they any use at sea, when it’s a matter of life or death? Ben Meakins finds out
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
Production begins on the new Bénéteau Figaro 3 foiling monohull
The French boat building giant has announced it is producing hulls and decks for the Figaro 3 foiling monohull
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