The equipment you’ll need for the splice is: D12 Dyneema A tape measure A low-friction ring A marker pen A sharp knife A fid – we’re using the outside of…
Gear
Tips to calibrate your instruments
Professional navigator Simon Fisher shares his top tips to calibrate your instruments, to make sure you get the most from your electronics onboard
The 5 practical tools to use for faster passages
Most of us have a lot of electronic kit on board. Toby Heppell asks the experts how to make the most of all this technology
How to deal with gooey teak caulking
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What’s the best way to extend my anchor chain?
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How boat design is evolving
Will Bruton looks at the latest trends and innovations shaping the boats we sail
AIS Apps: the pros and the cons
Duncan Kent explains how to choose an AIS app you can rely on at sea
A guide to high latitude yachts
Yacht cruising within the Arctic Circle has become increasingly popular, but what is the best type of yacht for the job? Duncan Kent investigates
A guide to aluminium anodes
Protecting your boat from corrosion is something we all have to do, but what are the implications of switching to aluminium? Vyv Cox explains all
Solar Technology International LiFos battery
From a selection of the latest kit in Yachting Monthly’s New Gear pages