Katy Stickland joined an RYA Competent Crew course to find out why instruction can make life as a sailing couple more enjoyable
man overboard
A man has gone overboard, what do we do?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - Geoff is sailing at night with an inexperienced crew when he hears the call 'man overboard'
British Volvo Ocean Race sailor John Fisher missing in the Southern Ocean
Despite an extensive search for John Fisher in worsening conditions, Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag have now made the difficult decision to head towards South America
Tried & Tested: Flir One
Thermal-imaging cameras were once the preserve of the military. Now you can get one that clips to your phone
Jonty Pearce: Dealing with disaster
Jonty Pearce shares his experiences of practical man overboard recovery with the Cruising Association
‘What I learned falling overboard’ – Jonty Pearce
When Jonty Pearce practiced going overboard from his yacht, he and his wife realised how hard it is to get back on board. But how many of us actually practice…
Jonty Pearce – VHF radio during a man overboard
When Jonty Pearce discussed calling for help if you have a man overboard, he realised a VHF radio in the cockpit would be preferable, but it wasn't simple
Testing MOB retrieval and recovery kit
What’s the best kit for MOB retrieval and recovery? Chris Beeson tested a range of pushpit-mounted products to find the answer
Novel emergency boarding ladder
An emergency boarding ladder became essential kit for intrepid small boat cruiser Jim Mottram after he was knocked overboard while anchoring