The UK’s wealth of quiet rivers provide peaceful sailing conditions and unique challenges, as Ken Endean discovered
Sailing skills
How to avoid collisions in fog
Not many of us would happily set sail in fog but sometimes it is unavoidable, and knowing how to avoid collisions is crucial, says Andy du Port
AIS vs radar: Do you really need both?
AIS and chartplotters have come a long way in the last decade, but are they enough to replace radar? Jonty Pearce examines the latest technology
‘I needed a hospital. With my last gasp I muttered Mayday’
A Greek island cruise becomes a matter of life and death when Michael Solano suffers a stroke nine miles from shore
Smart Navigation: From paper charts to augmented reality
Most of us navigate using MFDs, phones and tablets, or even drones. But can electronic backups be a substitute for paper navigation? Ali Wood investigates
12 expert skills to take you beyond Yachtmaster
Rupert Holmes outlines the skills that mark out the good sailors from the great ones, with experience and reflective learning at the top of the list
Beyond the buoyage: exploring tidal creeks
Will Bruton gets muddy in North Norfolk when he learns the forgotten craft of channel-marking
‘The sickening sound of tearing wood as we were hit by the wave’
A freak wave wreaks havoc on Kass Schmitt and Rupert Holmes' 36ft Zest as they attempt to sail to Lanzarote
Sailing an AeroRig
Long distance cruiser Steve Brown shares his experiences of sailing with his AeroRig aboard his Bestevaer 60C schooner, Novara
How to plan the perfect charter holiday
Whether you own your own boat or not, chartering offers the opportunity to sail somewhere different without complication. Will Bruton takes a look at how to hit the water running