Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
berthing
Could you berth with no bow thruster?
How would you get a 56ft yacht into a tight berth with no working bow thruster and on a flood tide? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Could you get out of this tight berth?
Would you know how to manoeuvre a 22.5m vessel out of a tight berth? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Could you moor on a very busy pontoon?
With a 1.5 knot tide flowing and 12 knot winds blowing straight off the pontoon, would you be confident to moor in a tight spot?
Could you berth safely in a strong cross wind?
Do you panic when trying to berth in a busy marina? How would you cope with strong cross wind? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
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?
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
Springing on and off
A length of rope and a fender can turn tricky manoeuvres into a piece of cake. Tom Cunliffe explains springing on and off a dock