Seasoned skippers and Yachting Monthly experts give their advice on a whole range of issues for the cruising sailor
Vyv Cox
Mediterranean strewn with refugees’ lifejackets and sunken boats
Yachting Monthly contributor Vyv Cox reports from the Greek islands, currently the front line for refugees seeking safety in Europe
8 uses for a kedge anchor
Is your kedge anchor lying forgotten in its locker? Vyv Cox outlines 8 ways you can put it to good use
How to choose the right anchor
Which of the many anchor designs is best for your boat? Vyv Cox helps you choose the best anchor for your style of cruising
Different types of anchor – pros and cons
When it comes to choosing between different types of anchor, there's a variety of factors to consider. Vyv Cox explains their strengths and weaknesses
How to avoid chafe on swinging moorings
Vyv Cox explains a simple error that causes chafe on swinging moorings and catches out many crews, including experts
How the new generation of anchors was born
Vyv Cox looks at how the development of a new generation of anchors began in 1933
BOW AND ANCHOR LOADS
Where's the greatest load?