Finding yourself in a man overboard (MOB) situation probably ranks near the top of every sailor’s list of biggest fears whether it’s a monohull MOB of a multihull man overboard.…
Sailing skills
Catamaran sailing skills: Mooring and anchoring a multihull
How do you make an average passage speed of 7 knots, fit in three double cabins and a huge saloon in under 36ft of boat length? Add another hull of…
How would you tackle a berth in a gale?
Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
‘Our dog saved us from severe carbon monoxide poisoning’
Making a boat warm and cosy overnight nearly cost two sailors their lives. Jeremy Evans recalls a narrow escape from severe carbon monoxide poisoning
Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?
If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
‘Our boat was sunk’: one owner shares how to avoid losing your yacht
A little weekend cruising boat was great fun for Tiffany Butler, but keeping up with maintenance proved a challenge
Downwind sails: How to pick the right one and fly it
The words ‘pink spinnaker’ are enough to send a chill down the spine of anyone who’s ever watched Cowes Week disaster footage. There’s Atalanta of Chester, which dis-masted when their…
Expert advice: tips and tricks for a happy crew
Whether you are our for an afternoon sail or crossing oceans having a happy crew onboard is the single biggest contributor to having a good time out on the water.…
How do you manoeuvre out of a raft?
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
Cheap boating: how to get on the water on a budget
Not all yachties are wealthy city folk with money to throw around. Keen sailors of all backgrounds and financial status manage to buy, berth and maintain their boats on a…