Knowing how to patch up a sail can get you home safely, extend your cruise and save you money. Rob Kemp at Kemp Sails talks Rachael Sport (www.rubicon3adventure.com) through sail…
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Mainsail furling systems: an expert guide
Some sailors swear by mainsail furling systems, others swear at them. Graham Snook looks at way to keep your furling mainsail in check
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
10 seamanship skills every skipper should master
The 10 common mistakes..and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury.
The Big Question: In-mast change?
Send your questions to yachtingmonthly@ti-media.com for an expert answer and the chance to win a bottle of Chilgrove Bluewater Gin
Skippers’ Tips: Flush the outboard & check your halyards
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Take the stress out of sailing shorthanded: berthing, anchoring & picking up a buoy
Once underway, coping without crew isn't too hard but manoeuvres can be tricky. Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his shorthanded experience
6 tips to make sailing easier on yourself
Duncan Kent investigates many ways to make sailing easier - and it doesn't involve downsizing your boat
Effortless sail power: Trimming the mainsail
Duncan Wells continues his series looking at how to get the most out of your boat. This issue: trimming the mainsail