Chris Beeson

Solo sailing

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.…

Steering Failure

You’re at the helm when you suffer steering failure. Will you ricochet around the ocean or simply come to a stop? And what can you do to restore control? Chris…

NORDAC

Woven or laminate? That’s the choice for anyone in the market for cruising sails – until now. Chris Beeson finds out how North Sails has blown the debate wide open…