The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, which is the best route to Guernsey?
tides
How to interpret wave patterns
Ken Endean explains how to read the water to find fair tides and avoid rough water
10 seamanship skills every skipper should master
The 10 common mistakes..and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury.
Home beckons, but is the harbour bar passable?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month with a fresh onshore wind and a strong ebb is the harbour bar passable?
How much anchor chain?
When it comes to putting out anchor chain, most of us follow a basic ratio rule of thumb, but we should be taking wind and tide into account, argues Christopher…
Skippers’ Tips: DIY tidal plotter & heed chart warnings
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
‘What time is high water?’
Mark Browse investigates why tidal times vary depending on the data source you consult, and which you should trust
Skippers’ Tips: red diesel, radio checks & lobster pots
Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
A tricky mooring
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - how to moor between two piles in tricky conditions
Libby Purves December 2016 Podcast
We may think we understand the sea, but it’s not until you get in it that you realise how volatile an element water is, says Libby Purves