Once underway, coping without crew isn't too hard but manoeuvres can be tricky. Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his shorthanded experience
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Take the stress out of sailing shorthanded: handling sails
Once underway, coping without crew isn't too hard but manoeuvres can be tricky. Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his shorthanded experience
Skippers’ Tips: Clever waypoints & rigging fatigue
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
How would you tackle this windward berth?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, with no working bow thruster what is the best way to get into a windward berth?
‘What time is high water?’
Mark Browse investigates why tidal times vary depending on the data source you consult, and which you should trust
“We watched as the mast and sails fell into the water”
Alejandro Perez describes the moment when ARC yacht Garuda was dismasted 600 miles from land
If you have radar, would you set sail in fog?
James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, is radar enough for a foggy Channel crossing?
Skippers’ Tips: winterising halyards, integrating AIS & foolproof berthing
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Why twin keels are making a comeback
French boat builders are leading the way with versatile new twin keel boats. Theo Stocker went to discover the appeal and how to dry out in style
How to sail Biscay: 3 ways to tackle the milestone
Beyond Biscay is a diverse coastal cruising ground and the route to the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Will Bruton reveals the best ways to cross this notorious rite of…