How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Question of Seamanship
Anchoring a boat near shore: how close can I get?
Do you know how close you can get when anchoring a boat near shore? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Should you set off with no electrics?
With no electrics, would you sail towards a tidal headland in poor visibility? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Dismasted in a tidal race. What would you do?
What steps would you take if your yacht dismasted in a tidal race? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Do I choose port or starboard tack?
There is a strong tidal stream. Would you set off on a port or starboard tack? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
What are the rules to wear a blue ensign?
Do you know the rules for wearing a blue ensign? Do you know who is entitled to wear a privileged ensign? What happens when a yacht with a privileged ensign…
Could you berth with no bow thruster?
How would you get a 56ft yacht into a tight berth with no working bow thruster and on a flood tide? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
How do I get out of a severe broach?
If your boat was about to broach what would you do? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Yachting Monthly December 2021 – on sale 11 November
Inside the December 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly you will find our new cruising clinic series looking at how to become more confident with pilotage, the future of boat building,…
Should you push on with a tired boat crew?
With a tidal stream against you and a tired boat crew, should you push on or turn around? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship