Should you divert or push on when you have a seasick crew onboard? Mike owns Petrel, a modern 12m yacht and is on a passage across Cardigan Bay from Fishguard…
James Stevens
How would you tackle a berth in a gale?
Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?
If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
How do you manoeuvre out of a raft?
Your boat is trapped in the middle of a raft and there are no crew on board. What do you do? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Do you offer a tow or not?
In calm conditions, would you offer a tow to a broken down yacht? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Will a headland provide enough shelter?
You have a tired crew and you plan to anchor for the night. Will the headland provide enough shelter? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
GPS failure: What would you do?
How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Anchoring a boat near shore: how close can I get?
Do you know how close you can get when anchoring a boat near shore? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Should you set off with no electrics?
With no electrics, would you sail towards a tidal headland in poor visibility? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Dismasted in a tidal race. What would you do?
What steps would you take if your yacht dismasted in a tidal race? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship