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Jonty Pearce – VHF radio during a man overboard
When Jonty Pearce discussed calling for help if you have a man overboard, he realised a VHF radio in the cockpit would be preferable, but it wasn't simple
Are your bow roller and cleats strong enough?
We rely on bow rollers and cleats without giving them a second thought. Should we be paying them more attention? Alastair Buchan investigates
Young sailors sought to compete for Musto sponsorship
Young sailors have been invited to compete for Musto sponsorship. Applications close 30 August
What makes a good pair of binoculars?
Ken Endean reveals what you should look for, and what you should avoid, when investing in a new pair of binoculars
How to maintain your lifejacket
Maintain your lifejacket, says Duncan Wells, and you’ll understand it better – and save money!
50 innovations that changed sailing
Chris Beeson picks 50 innovations that have changed our safety, navigation, life on deck and more
A Pontos winch could change the way you sail
Basic winch design has changed little since the 1970s, but change is here. Graham Snook travelled to St Malo in France to experience the Pontos winch
Installing a boat heater
A decent heater can transform winter sailing. Graham Snook finds out how the professionals go about installing a boat heater
Trying to sink an unsinkable boat
It’s every sailor’s nightmare: holed and taking on water. For Chris Beeson, the unsinkable Etap turned this sinking feeling into an unusual spa session