After a long break the skipper may need to knock the rust off a few skills, as well as getting the boat working, says James Stevens
boat handling
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
Manoeuvre under sail: getting home without an engine
We’re used to relying on our engines, but could you get home without one? James Stevens shows how it’s done
Tried & Tested: Mara Buoy
The Mara Buoy promises to revolutionise mooring, making it safer and easier. We put it to the test
Expert tips for big boat handling
The principles of big boat handling apply to smaller boats, but everything’s bigger – including the consequences of mistakes, says Rachael Sprot