Push on or divert with seasick crew onboard?

• March 3, 2023

Should you divert or push on when you have a seasick crew onboard? Mike owns Petrel, a modern 12m yacht and is on a passage across Cardigan Bay from Fishguard…

How would you tackle a berth in a gale?

• January 5, 2023

Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?

• December 23, 2022

If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

How do you manoeuvre out of a raft?

• December 6, 2022

Your boat is trapped in the middle of a raft and there are no crew on board. What do you do? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Do you offer a tow or not?

• October 20, 2022

In calm conditions, would you offer a tow to a broken down yacht? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Will a headland provide enough shelter?

• September 26, 2022

You have a tired crew and you plan to anchor for the night. Will the headland provide enough shelter? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

GPS failure: What would you do?

• September 7, 2022

How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Anchoring a boat near shore: how close can I get?

• July 25, 2022

Do you know how close you can get when anchoring a boat near shore? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Should you set off with no electrics?

• April 20, 2022

With no electrics, would you sail towards a tidal headland in poor visibility? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Dismasted in a tidal race. What would you do?

• April 12, 2022

What steps would you take if your yacht dismasted in a tidal race? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship