James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, is it worth moving to a new anchorage it if meant sailing through shoal water in approaching bad weather?
James Stevens
Could you moor in a box berth under sail?
With an onshore wind and little space to manoeuvre, how would you tackle getting into a tight box berth? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Which is the best approach for Guernsey?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, which is the best route to Guernsey?
Can you get the MOB back on the boat?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, how would you deal with an MOB?
Manoeuvre under sail: getting home without an engine
We’re used to relying on our engines, but could you get home without one? James Stevens shows how it’s done
In a crowded anchorage, would you re-anchor?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, how would you cope with another boat anchoring too close?
Could you free your yacht from a lobster pot?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, without getting into the water could you clear a line wrapped around the propeller?
Home beckons, but is the harbour bar passable?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month with a fresh onshore wind and a strong ebb is the harbour bar passable?
Could you help these mariners in distress?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, can you help another crew in distress?
A ship turns towards you, but are you on a collision course?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, can you judge when and how far ships are turning?