The 10 common mistakes..and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury.
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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
My solo Transatlantic in a 27ft cruiser
James Muggoch learns the hard way that solo Transatlantic cruising is all about practice, more practice, and yet more practice
How keel type affects performance
James Jermain looks at the main keel types, their typical performance and the pros and cons of each
10 classic pilotage mistakes in navigation…
…and how to avoid them. James Stevens reveals the classic pilotage mistakes and explains what you need to do to ensure safe inshore navigation
Lock your prop, or let it spin?
To reduce drag when you’re sailing: should you lock yourt prop, or let it spin? Emrhys Barrell’s conclusive test settles this long-running debate, once and for all
What is the strongest sailing knot?
It would be nice to know you’re using the strongest sailing knot possible. Chris Beeson visits Marlow Ropes to take the strain
Understand your boat and her statistics
Nigel Calder and Chris Beeson explain how to use boat statistics to understand your boat, or choose the right boat for you and your cruising
Propeller rope cutter test
At best, a rope around the propeller is inconvenient. At worst, it’s deadly. Emrhys Barrell tests seven rope cutters to find out if they cut it
Diagnose and fix marine diesel engine problems
Tim Bartlett explains how you can diagnose some common marine diesel engine problems, and fix most of them