Deck harnesses for children, mainsail downhaul trick and soft shackle splicing are amongst the skippers' tips suggested by seasoned sailors and Yachting Monthly experts
Sailing skills
When is the right time to alter course?
You are on a collision course and the ship should give way. What do you do?
Vendee Globe: Pete Goss on Escoffier’s rescue
When Kevin Escoffier’s boat sank in the Southern Ocean within two minutes, he was rescued by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean le Cam. Pete Goss examines the expert seamanship involved…
Skippers tips: Adapt your boat & prevent corrosion
Yachting Monthly experts and seasoned skippers share their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at yachtingmonthlyfuturenet.com…
Storm sailing: ‘The boat was slammed over and water poured in’
Randall Reeves leaves the storm jib in its bag while braving the Southern Ocean to prove that speed is safety when storm sailing
Mainsail furling systems: an expert guide
Some sailors swear by mainsail furling systems, others swear at them. Graham Snook looks at way to keep your furling mainsail in check
The UK’s 11 fiercest tide races
Breaking waves and lurking rocks have earned some British tidal races a fearsome reputation. Dag Pike explains how to navigate them
Why a yacht makes the best liferaft
A liferaft is reassuring, but only to be used as an absolute last resort. James Stevens explores the main scenarios that could lead to abandoning ship, and what to do…
‘Lightning destroyed the boat’s electronics’
Paul Tinley recounts a truly shocking lightning experience aboard his Beneteau 393 Blue Mistress and the subsequent insurance claim
How to cope with gusts and squalls
Spikes in wind strength can range from a blustery sail to survival conditions. Dag Pike explains how to predict which it will be and what to do when the wind…