The RYA Yachtmaster is a good test of advanced seamanship, but the best sailors know that there will always be lessons to be learned from experience
Chris Beeson
Yachtmaster Plus – Lessons learned from experience Part 1
The RYA Yachtmaster is a good test of advanced seamanship, but the best sailors know that there will always be lessons to be learned from experience
What is the strongest sailing knot?
It would be nice to know you’re using the strongest sailing knot possible. Chris Beeson visits Marlow Ropes to take the strain
The sea shanty is reborn!
The sea shanty is reborn by mad mountaineers The Wild Bunch with 'Dodo's Delight' featuring YM contributor Rev Bob Shepton
2018 Golden Globe Race announced
50th anniversary celebrated with a re-run of the race in similar low-tech boats
Jury Steering
How would you get back to safety if your rudder was carried away? Chris Beeson tests three jury steering techniques on the water
Dreaming of blue water cruising?
Those dreaming about sailing off into the sunset can explore blue water cruising boats, talk to experts who have lived the dream and meet likeminded sailors – all for free
Sailing charter in Desolation Sound
Avoid the high season and a sailing charter in Desolation Sound can give you a genuine flavour of wilderness cruising. Chris Beeson explores Big Country
Testing MOB retrieval and recovery kit
What’s the best kit for MOB retrieval and recovery? Chris Beeson tested a range of pushpit-mounted products to find the answer
Crash Test Boat – Gas explosion
How safe is your gas system? Do you make regular checks? Chris Beeson and the Crash Test Boat team create a gas explosion to show you why you should never…