There’s a simple way to enhance your watchkeeping abilities, as Colregs Rule 5 obliges every skipper to do. Andy Du Port explains
Chris Beeson
MOB myths busted – Part 7
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
Understanding sea state for better passage planning
Consider sea state - wind and waves - when planning and, as Norman Kean explains, you'll be able to predict and avoid rough waters
MOB myths busted – Part 6
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
Seamanship in small harbours
On exposed coasts, wave action in harbours can be surprisingly violent. Ken Endean examines mooring tactics
RM 970 review
How many luxuries would you be willing to give up for a cracking sailing boat? Graham Snook tests the RM 970 in La Rochelle to find out
MOB myths busted – Part 5
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
‘I was rescued from death alone in mid-ocean’
Crippled by pain while sailing solo in the Indian Ocean, Andrew Halcrow had to call for rescue
MOB myths busted – Part 4
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
Three methods for seizing shackles
Shackles are often under high load. If one shakes open, the result could be dangerous. Chris Beeson shows how to make sure it won’t