Yachting Monthly’s new Telltale blog has completed its first week online and in today’s entry the bloggers reflect on the antics of DIY yachtsman David Vann. Setting off poorly-prepared in an unfinished and unsuitable boat, is he really that different from the first Round the World attempt, they muse?

Other blogs have tackled such tricky subjects as tangled lines, halyard frapping and navigational dilemmas. Enjoy their daily musings – just don’t take it too seriously!