The best mast climbing gear for solo sailors or double handed sailors can be found in some well known high street stores and not necessarily in a chandlery. This buyers…
Expert on Board
How to get the most from your boat autopilot
Rupert Holmes looks at how to set up your boat autopilot so it will steer better than you can
Downwind secrets of ocean sailors
How do you choose which sails to set or what course to steer, and can you stop the boat rolling? Toby Heppell talked to sailors preparing for the ARC to…
Sailing in waves: top tips to keep you safe at speed
Sailing in waves can make for a jarring, juddering experience and long, uncomfortable passages and at worst, a dangerous, boat-rolling hazard. However, it can also mean a thrilling surfing ride…
Shakedown skills and drills for the start of the season
After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
How to reef to sail safely through any weather
Pete Goss delivers his masterclass on when to reef, and explains why it is critical to keeping control of your boat and sailing through a blow
How to raft up safely and securely
James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up and identifies the benefits and pitfalls of coming alongside
Night pilotage: How to enter unfamiliar harbours
James Stevens looks at how best to prepare for arriving at an unfamiliar harbour after dark and what to be aware of
How to build your own weather forecast
Building your own bespoke weather forecast is the best way to get reliable weather updates so you can make better decisions at sea. Toby Heppell finds out how the experts…
Confident catamaran handling: how to master multihulls
Gavin Le Sueur shows Yachting Monthly how to step on board a catamaran for the first time with confidence