Will Bruton finds out what coastal cruisers should consider before taking their small yacht on an offshore adventure
Sailing skills
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
Marine protected areas: how the rules benefit sailors
Should sailors welcome or be worried by the expanding network of marine protected areas? asks Elaine Bunting
Antarctic sailing: cruising amongst the ice with an electric drive
Manuel Pardi and crew travel to Antarctica and back without fossil fuels on a 28ft steel-hulled yacht – a poignant trip that honoured the voyage and life of history-making Argentine…
Boat checklist: 27 checks for the start of the season
Prepare properly for getting back afloat, and you and your boat will be ready for a trouble-free season, says Rubicon 3 Adventure’s John Manners
Do I choose port or starboard tack?
There is a strong tidal stream. Would you set off on a port or starboard tack? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Course to steer: how to calculate it in your head
Knowing mental arithmetic shortcuts can make calculating your course to steer quick and simple, says Peter Strike
Battery gas: A close shave for one sailing couple
Concerned about a ‘hessian-like’ smell, Pat Buckley-Jones and his wife Ruth discovered battery gas was escaping from their overcharged device
Troubleshooting problems with your yacht rigging
Yacht rigging is a dark art and no one will ever convince me otherwise. I have yet to meet two riggers who agree on anything – and there is no…