Spikes in wind strength can range from a blustery sail to survival conditions. Dag Pike explains how to predict which it will be and what to do when the wind…
Weather
Day Skipper: What you need to know to get through
With her husband Theo out of the way, Georgie Stocker shows on her Day Skipper course that she is more than capable of taking charge
Jonty Pearce: Storm Francis blights cruising in August
Storm Francis at the end of August causes Jonty Pearce to amend his cruising plans with friends
How to raft up safely and securely
James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up and identifies the benefits and pitfalls of coming alongside
Night sailing tips for first timers
Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing
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.
How to avoid collisions in fog
Not many of us would happily set sail in fog but sometimes it is unavoidable, and knowing how to avoid collisions is crucial, says Andy du Port
The best sailing films and documentaries chosen by the YM team
The Yachting Monthly editorial team reveal their pick of the best sailing films and documentaries to keep you entertained in the weeks to come. Feel free to share your favourites…
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?
8 safety lessons from 2019
A good sailor learns from experience, or better, from the experiences of others. Theo Stocker looks back to see what seamanship and safety lessons we can take from this year’s…