Westerly Centaur review See the January 2013 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test What’s she like to sail? She’s not the most close-winded of boats and weather helm…
Chris Beeson
How to anchor under sail
Can you set and weigh anchor under sail, without turning the ignition key? Tom Cunliffe demonstrates a handy cruising skill
How to take a tow
How to take a tow It has been said with justification that we learn more from our own mistakes than from any manual, and when it comes to towing, I’d…
A yachtsman’s guide to shipping
To stay safe around shipping, it pays to understand the different types of marine traffic. John Lang explains all
USED BOAT: Rustler 31
Rustler 31 review See the April 2016 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test What’s she like to sail? With her sound design, substantial build quality, encapsulated long keel…
Skipper’s tips – call for the barber
Tom Cunliffe has assessed hundreds of sailors for the RYA Yachtmaster exam. He shares a few skipper's tips with us...
How to gybe safely and easily
Tom Cunliffe explains the mechanics of gybing, what can go wrong, and shows you how to perform a flawless, fearless gybe every time
Skipper’s tips – cheap and cheerful
Tom Cunliffe has assessed hundreds of sailors for the RYA Yachtmaster exam. He shares a few skipper's tips with us...
Bareboat charter – touching the dream
Before you sell up and sail away from the UK, ask yourself: is the liveaboard life for you? Try it on a bareboat charter somewhere exotic to find out
How to free a riding turn
The riding turn - iIt happens to all of us, and usually when there's a tack imminent. Tim Bartlett explains how to tackle a sheet jammed on a winch