MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
sailing skills
What is a katabatic wind, and what is not?
Katabatics are associated with strong, sudden gusts, but they can be confused with other phenomena. Chris Beeson explains
MOB myths busted – Part 1
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
An expert guide to box berthing
Dutch boatbuilder Eeuwe Kooi has been box berthing all his life. He shows Chris Beeson how the pros do it
What’s the safest way to get from tender to yacht?
The simple transfer of kit and crew has resulted in people in the water, and lives being lost. Chris Beeson looks at the safest way to board from a tender
Solo sailing skills with a master of the art
Giancarlo Pedote has an enviable crown of laurels in a variety of solo racing classes, so he knows a thing of two about carrying out manoeuvres alone in the cockpit.…
How to cope with steering failure
You’re at the helm when you suffer steering failure. Will you ricochet around the ocean or simply come to a stop? And what can you do to restore control? Chris…
Enough with the radio checks already! Over!
As another day’s sailing begins with radio checks on Ch16, Andy Du Port says enough is enough
Things to practise in harbour – unblocking the heads
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, finding out how to unblock the heads
Things to practise in harbour – raising the alarm
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, learning how to raise the alarm