James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, how confident would you be about fixing a jammed sheave?
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Night sailing tips for first timers
Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing
How to save money on yacht survey costs
Having a yacht survey can be stressful without the right preparation. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how to get the best advice for your money
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
Night pilotage: How to enter unfamiliar harbours
James Stevens looks at how best to prepare for arriving at an unfamiliar harbour after dark and what to be aware of
Can you retrieve a fouled anchor in rough sea?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, how would free a fouled anchor in a rough sea?
How to service a winch: an expert’s guide
How to service a winch and keep it running smoothly
Jonty Pearce: Zen and the art of Bukh maintenance
Jonty Pearce struggles to get his ageing Bukh DV36 engine ready so he can finally go sailing again
High latitude cruising: How to sail to the Arctic
Sailing to the Arctic is on many a sailor's bucket list, but how possible is it for the average cruiser? Seasoned high latitude skipper Brian Black shares his knowledge