If your boat was about to broach what would you do? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Spinnaker
How would you retrieve a spinnaker sail?
What is the best way to retrieve a spinnaker sail? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship
Spinnaker masterclass: tailored downwind sailing
There’s more than one way to rig, hoist, set and drop your spinnaker. Choosing the right setup and skills is key to success with the kite, explains James Stevens
The 150th anniversary of the spinnaker
The spinnaker is widely credited to have been first used in a regatta in 1866, but where does the name come from?
The best sail plans for crossing an ocean
Sailing across an ocean, there are myriad sail plans to choose from to power you across an ocean. We spoke to six ARC 2014 finishers to find out what works