Pete Goss delivers his masterclass on when to reef, and explains why it is critical to keeping control of your boat and sailing through a blow
Sailing skills
Day Skipper: What you need to know to get through
With her husband Theo out of the way, Georgie Stocker shows on her Day Skipper course that she is more than capable of taking charge
With a ripped mainsail would you turn back or carry on?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, with a ripped mainsail would you continue sailing from Ireland to Falmouth?
Skippering a boat for the first time: steps to success
Skippering a boat for the first time needn't be daunting, as long as you prepare. Matthew Diggle reveals how to make a success of taking charge
How to raft up safely and securely
James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up and identifies the benefits and pitfalls of coming alongside
Can you fix a jammed sheave without a rigger?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, how confident would you be about fixing a jammed sheave?
How to: moor a yacht alongside
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. Mooring a boat alongside securely will make manoeuvring easier, protect the boat in strong weather and give you peace of mind, says Rubicon…
Night sailing tips for first timers
Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing
Singlehanded sailing for the first time
Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board
How to sail to France from the UK
For home-waters sailors who are considering a holiday cruise to France, Ken Endean looks at the options for making a dash across the English Channel