Consider sea state - wind and waves - when planning and, as Norman Kean explains, you'll be able to predict and avoid rough waters
Practical seamanship
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MOB myths busted – Part 6
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Seamanship in small harbours
On exposed coasts, wave action in harbours can be surprisingly violent. Ken Endean examines mooring tactics
MOB myths busted – Part 5
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
‘I was rescued from death alone in mid-ocean’
Crippled by pain while sailing solo in the Indian Ocean, Andrew Halcrow had to call for rescue
MOB myths busted – Part 4
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Three methods for seizing shackles
Shackles are often under high load. If one shakes open, the result could be dangerous. Chris Beeson shows how to make sure it won’t
MOB myths busted – Part 3
MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Can you repair a liferaft at sea?
All liferafts are sold with puncture repair kits, but are they any use at sea, when it’s a matter of life or death? Ben Meakins finds out