Jonty Pearce makes the long trip north to sail in the Shetland Islands, but is hampered by mechanical and weather problems
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How to cope with 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…
Tested : 12 Bosun’s Chairs for climbing masts
Dangling many metres above the deck isn’t the time to find out that your bosun’s chair cuts off the blood supply to your legs. However, most of our mast-climbing devices…
NORDAC – a new way to make cruising sails
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…
Jonty Pearce: Take every opportunity you can
A chance meeting presents an unexpected opportunity to get out on the beautiful waters of the Scottish west coast for Jonty Pearce
Southampton Sailing Week gets underway
The first ever Southampton Sailing Week started today, with a parade of sail and events ashore ahead of a week of racing